World War I and World War II were both known as "Battles for Peace." World War I resulted from increasing tensions and nationalism in European countries in the early 20th century. Germany and Austria-Hungary lost World War I and faced harsh consequences, setting the stage for World War II. In World War II, Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany invaded neighboring countries and the world split into two sides: the Axis powers and the Allies. The United States initially stayed neutral but entered the war after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The two atomic bombs dropped on Japan in 1945 marked the end of World War II.
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As a result, by the late 1930’s
the stage was set for World
War II.
The German and Austrian
people had rebuilt their
armies and were very
nationalistic and patriotic.
16. Class Discussion
How would you describe someone
who is very patriotic and
nationalistic?
Have you heard the expression
“My country right or wrong”?
What might that mean?
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During the 1930’s, Adolf
Hitler came to power in
Germany and created his
Nazi party and a huge
military. Hitler’s goal was to
control the countries around
Germany.
18. Discuss
Does the Nazi Party exist today?
What are some of the ideas
expressed by Nazi’s today?
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19. In order to
acquire territory
and gain power,
Germany
became very
aggressive in
Europe and
started invading
nearby countries.
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As Nazi Germany attacked
neighboring countries, major
countries chose sides and signed
treaties creating two sides:
The Axis Powers and The
Allies
23. Class Discussion
World War ll was more than 70 years ago.
Do you think the role of women changed
because of the war?
How would you describe the role of
women before World War ll and during the
war?
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World War II involved all
Americans. Millions of men
and women served in the
military and millions were
asked to work in factories
making military airplanes
and equipment.
28. Discuss
What kind of military weapons and
tools do we have today that were not
available during World War ll?
What is different about the way wars
are fought today?
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29. From 1939 until 1941 the
United States supported the
Allies, but did not enter the
war until the Japanese
launched a surprise attack on
the naval base at Pearl
Harbor in Hawaii.
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35. The next day, on December
8, 1941, the United States
Congress declared war on
Japan and entered World War
ll on the side of the Allies.
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36. Moving Toward Victory
World War ll went on for
several more years as
millions of people were
killed. The war raged in
Europe, North Africa, and the
Pacific. Britain, the Soviet
Union, and the United States
secretly planned an invasion
of mainland Europe in June
of 1944. The goal was to re-
take France and advance on
Germany.
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46. Hitler Surrenders
With millions of Allied troops
advancing on Berlin, the capital of
Germany, Hitler prepared to
surrender. On May 7,1945, Germany
surrendered and war in Europe was
over. The the war in the Pacific with
Japan was still raging.
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47. The U.S. uses nuclear
bombs to end the war.
Since the Allies were still fighting Japan
and incurring heavy losses, a plan was
prepared to drop the first atomic bomb.
The use of a nuclear weapon would
have horrific consequences for the
people of Japan. The effects of
radiation would be gruesome.
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48. The U.S. had several reasons
for dropping the atomic bomb.
58. Class Discussion
Should the United States have
dropped the atomic bomb on
Japan?
What are the pros and cons of the
issue?
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59. World War ll Ended
on August 14,1945
The task of freeing the people of
Europe and releasing thousands
of war prisoners began. Hitler
had many concentration camps
where he kept millions of
persecuted Jews.
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60. Six million men, women, and children
were murdered by Germany because
they were Jewish.
70. Class Discussion
Let’s look more closely at that circle graph
(on the next slide).
Look at the civilian deaths. Which side
appears to be the aggressor? Who suffered
the most? Which side lost almost 15 times
as many noncombatants and families?
Which military forces lost almost twice as
many soldiers? Who won the war?
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There were many changes
brought about by World War II.
Some changes were very
positive, but others set the
stage for the Cold War struggle
between Communism and the
free world.
74. Discuss
How might our country
be different if Nazi
Germany and Hitler had
won World War ll ?
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75. After World War ll
The world experienced
many changes after the
war ended.
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True or False-6
Adolf Hitler was a ruthless
dictator who killed millions
of Jews and invaded other
European countries with the
goal of advancing his
concept of a superior race.
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True or False-10
As a result of World War II,
the allied powers stopped
Germany and Japan from
taking control of all of the
major countries in the world
including the United States.
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True or False-11
After World War II, the
Soviet Union and the
United States lost some
of their power because
their military forces were
so depleted.
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World War II Test 1
1. During World War II, women served in combat roles.
2. During World War II, women built war airplanes.
3. As a result of World War II, the U.S. became a world
power.
4. During World War II, Germany stopped Japan from
trying to take over the world.
5. The Communist revolution in China occurred before
World War II started.
A. True
B. False
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World War II Test 2
1. After World War II, the Soviet Union controlled
Eastern Europe.
2. During World War II, Germany attacked Italy, Austria
and Japan.
3. During World War II, women worked in factories and
made televisions, computers, and cell phones
4. During World War II, Germany attacked France,
Poland, Norway, and Belgium.
5. Radar and Jet engines were invented during World
War II.
A. True
B. False
102. A Brief Overview of
World War II 3 min
Excellent Animated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUqy
-OQvVtI
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103. America Enters WWII
Young Men are Drafted 4 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yQy
CTTPGuQ
History Channel Excellent Short Video
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104. World War II Needed Resources
The Economics of War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYv-
GC8DgMk
Animated 8 min Excellent for Concepts
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105. World War II in
7 Minutes Illusrated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvDF
sxjaPaE
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