27-2 WORLD WAR TWO BEGINS
Jan 11, 2016
27-2 WORLD WAR TWO BEGINS
HITLER’S RISE TO POWER Massive Depression in Germany during the
20’s and 30’s Hitler is arrested for speaking out against
government in 1920s. Writes a book called Mein Kampf (My
Struggle) Outlines his entire plan to create a “perfect race”
HITLER’S RISE TO POWER
Nazi Party gains support as Hitler emerges as leader
Appointed to Chancellor in 1933 Promised Germany would become a
power again! Begins to get rid of anyone who
opposes his ideas Concentration camps are set up for
Jews
STOP AND THINK
What was the name of Hitler’s Book and what was its significance?
How was it possible that Hitler was able to rise to power despite being such an evil man? Explain.
Hitler Mobilizes His Military
- the Rhineland- Invasion of Austria- the Sudetenland
- Invasion of Czechoslovakia
- Invasion of Poland
POLICY OF APPEASEMENT
After WWI the Treaty of Versailles punished Germany
Hitler began to build up military and take back lost territories
Eventually created strongest military in the world
MUNICH CONFERENCE
Britain, France, Italy, and Germany all met in Munich, Germany.
Hitler promised Britain and France that Germany would not take over any more territory…he lies
Appeasement- the practice of giving into aggression to avoid war. Britain and France
STOP AND THINK
What is the policy of appeasement? Why do nations like France and Britain
“appease” Hitler? What was the Munich Conference? Who met
there?
TAKE-OVER OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA
Hitler broke his promise and within a year, he took over Czechoslovakia
THE INVASION OF POLAND
August of 1939 Hitler signed the Nazi-Soviet Pact with Stalin. Both agreed not attack one another.
Blitzkrieg- Lightning war Using quick strikes with planes, tanks, and
infantry to catch the enemy off-guard
German Blitzkrieg
STOP AND THINK
What territories has Hitler taken over so far? Explain the Nazi-Soviet Pact. What is the idea of “blitzkrieg?” How was
this effective for the Germans?
PLEASE DO NOW
Please fill out your Pre-WWII Map. This will be checked for homework tomorrow.
PLEASE DO NOW
Create an acrostic poem using the word APPEASEMENT
WHO’S SIDE ARE THEY ON?
Great Britain France Soviet Union The United States
(when they got involved)
Germany
Italy Japan
All told, there were well over 70 countries involved in the conflict
Allied Powers
Axis Powers
ATTACK ON FRANCE
In Spring of 1940, Hitler along with Italy, attacked France.
Britain sent troops in support.
They were quickly overpowered by Germany and Italy.
In 6 weeks, the Axis powers had taken control of France
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Germany next eyed Great Britain. Germany attacked London and other British cities. Britain gunned down over 2,000 planes. After months of bombing, Hitler gave up his
attempt to take Britain, they had held him off.
STOP AND THINK
Who made up the Axis Powers? Who made up the Allied Powers?
What significance did the take-over of France have on Europe?
List all 5 territories that Hitler took over after promising Britain he would not.
THE U.S. MOVES TOWARD WAR
FDR fought to end the Neutrality Act. Banned the sale of arms to
warring nations. Cash-and-Carry Plan- U.S.
could sell arms to the Allies, as long as they paid in cash and picked them up on their own ships.
U.S. reinstated military draft in preparation for war.
Many people felt we had no choice, but to join the fight.
FDR RUNS FOR A THIRD TERM!
This broke the precedent that was set by George Washington.
The Lend-Lease Act- allowed the sale or loan of war materials to any country who could help defend the U.S. The U.S. sent airplanes,
tanks, guns, ammo, etc. to Britain for aid.
THE U.S. AND JAPAN
U.S. feared Japanese advancement as they continued to take over China.
U.S. issued embargo on Japan. Refused to sell them oil and scrap metal until
they removed troops from China. This angered Japan, and they began to make
plans for a secret attack on the U.S.
PLEASE DO NOW
Create an Acrostic Poem using the word…
“APPEASEMENT “
This will be checked for homework tomorrow.