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II?II?

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From Depression to…From Depression to… The Great Depression was a The Great Depression was a

global catastrophe.global catastrophe.• Why? Why?

GermanyGermany• The country’s economy was The country’s economy was

very dependent on other very dependent on other countries. countries.

• By the mid-1930s, the German By the mid-1930s, the German government was facing government was facing pressure from its people to fix pressure from its people to fix their economic problems.their economic problems.

• When the German government When the German government began to fall apart, the people began to fall apart, the people decided to turn somewhere decided to turn somewhere else.else.

ItalyItaly• Benito Mussolini created Benito Mussolini created

fascism that united his country.fascism that united his country.• Why is unity important in tough Why is unity important in tough

times?times?

The Rise of Nazi GermanyThe Rise of Nazi Germany Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler

• Became the leader of Became the leader of Nazi Party and Nazi Party and dominated the dominated the Reichstag (Congress)Reichstag (Congress)

• He quickly named He quickly named himself the Supreme himself the Supreme Commander (Fuhrer) of Commander (Fuhrer) of Germany in 1933.Germany in 1933.

• He began rearming the He began rearming the German army and navy German army and navy and began to fix the and began to fix the German economy. German economy.

• Hitler enjoyed much Hitler enjoyed much popularity with popularity with Germans and gave him Germans and gave him unlimited power.unlimited power.

Nazi Aggression and Nazi Aggression and European AppeasementEuropean Appeasement

Nazi AggressionNazi Aggression• 19361936

Reoccupying the Reoccupying the RhinelandRhineland

• 19381938 March- Annexed March- Annexed

AustriaAustria Sept – Annexed the Sept – Annexed the

SudetenlandSudetenland• 19391939

March– Invades the March– Invades the rest of Czechoslovakia.rest of Czechoslovakia.

Britain and France use Britain and France use the policy of the policy of appeasement.appeasement.• What is it? What is it?

The European Theater BeginsThe European Theater Begins Hitler kept testing France Hitler kept testing France

and Britain’s policy of and Britain’s policy of appeasement.appeasement.• Hitler invades Poland on Hitler invades Poland on

Sept. 1, 1939.Sept. 1, 1939.• What do you think What do you think

happens?happens? In a months time, Britain In a months time, Britain

and France declare war on and France declare war on Germany.Germany.

By 1941, France falls to By 1941, France falls to Germany and Britain was Germany and Britain was next.next.• Why do you think the US Why do you think the US

has not entered the war has not entered the war yet?yet?

Japan and US InterventionJapan and US Intervention Most Americans saw Nazi Most Americans saw Nazi

Germany as a “European” Germany as a “European” problem.problem.

In the 1930-1940s, American In the 1930-1940s, American officials were more officials were more concerned by the actions of concerned by the actions of the Empire of Japan.the Empire of Japan.• ManchuriaManchuria• ChinaChina• French IndochinaFrench Indochina

The Tripartite Pact with The Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy in 1940Germany and Italy in 1940

The US responded with an The US responded with an embargo of oil against Japanembargo of oil against Japan• How do you think Japan How do you think Japan

responds?responds?

Day of Infamy: Pearl HarborDay of Infamy: Pearl Harbor On December 7, 1941, Japan decides to sneak attack the On December 7, 1941, Japan decides to sneak attack the

US at Pearl Harbor.US at Pearl Harbor.• Why?Why?

Most of the Pacific Fleet was stationed at Pearl Harbor.Most of the Pacific Fleet was stationed at Pearl Harbor. The US did not expect it, so chance of success would be great.The US did not expect it, so chance of success would be great.

What happens after Pearl Harbor?What happens after Pearl Harbor?• The US enters World War II by declaring war on Japan.The US enters World War II by declaring war on Japan.

Because of the Tripartite Pact, Germany declares war on the US.Because of the Tripartite Pact, Germany declares war on the US.• Horrific images of Pearl Harbor were seen by all Americans.Horrific images of Pearl Harbor were seen by all Americans.

Created a strong sense of patriotism and a strong homefront.Created a strong sense of patriotism and a strong homefront.

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How did Hitler gain power in How did Hitler gain power in Germany? Give me some examples.Germany? Give me some examples.

What is the policy of appeasement What is the policy of appeasement and how did Hitler take advantage of and how did Hitler take advantage of it?it?

How did the US enter World War II? How did the US enter World War II? Can you compare the tragedy at Can you compare the tragedy at

Pearl Harbor with 9/11? Why or why Pearl Harbor with 9/11? Why or why not?not?