1. Causes/Beginning of WWII Late 1930s FANATICS!

2. Mistakes from the Past ► 1) Failure of Treaty of Versailles- blame on Germany and no real power for the League of Nations

4. “Rape of Nanking”

5. 2. Appeasement ► As Hitler and Mussolini invaded territories, Great Britain and France gave in to their demands to keep peace-known as appeasement ► Give in to a dictator Hope they will not Want anything else

6. *2. Appeasement Britain and France gave into Germany hoping that it would avoid warfare. This was known as appeasement. Soviet poster of the 1930's by Kukryniksy on the Munich agreement. Kukryniksy

7. ► 2. Appeasement - As Hitler and Mussolini invaded territories, Great Britain and France gave in to their demands to keep peace-known as appeasement

8. So What Was Hitler Asking For? ► Return of German Speaking Lands - “Lebensraum” Sudentenland - (now part of Czech Republic) Munich Conference - Great Britain & France give to Hitler in return for peace Hitler then invades the rest of Czechoslovakia German Troops Parade in Streets of Czechoslovakian Town, ca. 1939

9. 3. Nationalism ► Many countries had been rendered weak from WWI, and the worldwide Depression. ► Thus, there was a growing movement within many nations to make build their countries back stronger.

10. 3. Nationalism ► Thus, there was a growing movement within many nations to make build their countries back stronger. United States – Uncle Sam: I Want You! Russia – Look familiar?

11. 4) Aggression by the Axis Powers (Totalitarian) Japan, Italy, & Germany ► Japan invaded Manchuria, China in late 1930s ► Italy attacks Ethiopia and then Albania(1935, 1939) ► Germany enters Rhineland, annexes Austria, seizes Czechoslovakia, and Sudetenland

12. Why? ► 4. Aggression by Axis Powers \ Totalitarianism Communist Dictatorship (USSR) Fascist Dictatorship (Germany, Italy) Military Dictatorship (Japan) Fascism: military government with based on racism & nationalism with strong support from the business community

13. ► 4) Aggression by the Axis Powers (Totalitarian) Japan, Italy, and Germany

14. 4) Aggression by the Axis Powers (Totalitarian) Japan, Italy, and Germany

15. 5. Tendencies toward Isolationism ► Spain under Francisco Franco erupted into civil war-Hitler and Mussolini aid Fascist Franco, but Western nations do not aid the democratic government- Isolationism

16. Communist Propaganda ► 5. Tendencies toward Isolationism ► Spain under Francisco Franco erupted into civil war-Hitler and Mussolini aid Fascist Franco, but Western nations do not aid the democratic government-Isolationism

17. Isolationism from America

18. Picasso’s Guernica (After Spanish Civil War – which Hitler provided help)

19. 6. Invasion of Poland ► September 1, 1939, Hitler attacks Poland by surprise ► September 3, France and Great Britain declare war on Germany (Beginning WWI) ► Poland collapses 3 weeks later before G.B. or France can do anything ► Hitler used his blitzkrieg-”lighting war”

20. 6. Invasion of Poland (Hitler using Blitzkrieg) ► Hitler used his blitzkrieg-”lighting war” Blitzkrieg Fast moving Tanks and airplanes

21. A. The Depression made Germany’s debt even worse B. Desperate people turn to desperate leaders 1) Hitler seemed to provide solutions to Germany’s problems 1923 - Wallpapering with German Deutchmarks 7) Curse or Weakness of the League of Nations ► World Depression-weakened the new democracy of Germany and other European democracies

22. The Rhineland was a region of Germany that was ‘demilitarised’ after the Treaty of Versailles. Germany was not allowed to have troops in the region. Hitler’s actions showed how he was willing to directly challenge the treaty. ► 7. Curse or weakness of League of Nations Germany takes land – Sudetenland, Rhineland, Czechoslovakia

23. ► Sudetenland

24. ► Rhineland 7. Curse or weakness of League of Nations Germany takes land – Sudetenland, Rhineland, Czechoslovakia

25. ► 7. Curse or Weakness of League of Nations “Rape of Nanking”

26. ► 7. Curse or Weakness of League of Nations

27. Hitler makes a deal with Stalin 8. Soviet-Non Aggression Pact ► In 1939, Hitler signs a nonaggression pact with Stalin ► Ensured that Stalin would not attack and secretly divided Poland between Germany and U.S.S.R

28. 8. Stalin and Hitler ► In 1939, Hitler signs a nonaggression pact with Stalin

29. ► 8.In 1939, Hitler signs a nonaggression pact with Stalin GermanySoviet UN.

30. Understanding ► The Causes of WWII were both political and economic. The economic side included the damage of the Great Depression and the atmosphere it created.

31. Understanding Continued ► The political side included the mistakes of the Treaty of Versailles, mistakes of appeasement, and the policy of Isolationism

32. WWII Causes Exit Quiz ► 1. The failure of this after WWI is a leading cause of WWII. ► 2. What was a weak organization and had no power to back up its decisions? ► 3. What are the powers called that defy the League of Nations and invade and are very aggresive

33. ► 4. What are the three members of the Axis Powers ► 5. What idea or movement led many people to follow leaders like Hitler, Mussolini, and Tojo? ► 6. What policy did France and Britain choose to adapt in regards to Hitler?

34. ► 7. What policy does this cartoon illustrate which was a cause of WWI