World War II, Part 1: The Rise of Dictators and the Beginning of the War
Essential Idea:
Woodrow Wilson’s Foreign Policy
Italy
Dictator:
American Neutrality
Mussolini’s Beliefs:
The Treaty of Versailles and the Great Depression
Japan
Japanese Response to the Great Depression:
Japan’s Actions in 1931:
What many Italians were afraid of:
Germany
Dictator:
Mussolini’s Actions in 1922:
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German Response to Treaty of Versailles:
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The Nazi Party:
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Soviet Union
Dictator:
Hitler in 1923:
Stalin and Industry:
What Hitler does in prison:
Stalin and Farmers:
Farmers who did not participate:
Opposition to Stalin:
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Effect of Depression on German Politics
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What happens once Nazis get power:
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American Neutrality
Americans are Discouraged
Dictatorships Join Forces
American Response
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FDR’s Response to China vs. Japan
Getting around the Neutrality Act
Consequences of FDR’s Actions
Breaking the Treaty of Versailles
Hitler’s Action #1
Hitler’s Action #2
Hitler’s Action #3
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Hitler’s Action #4
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Appeasement
Munich Conference
Appeasement
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The Final Straw
Hitler’s Action #5
Hitler’s Action #6
The Result:
Fighting Begins
Blitzkrieg
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Miracle at Dunkirk
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Battle of Britain
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