1. 1 The War in the United States Introducing World War II How do societies react to adversity?

2. 2 The Road to War Most of the countries of the world were effected. Industrial countries, like Germany, Italy, and Japan were especially hurt. People were desperate. The Great Depression upset the world. The Great Depression in America

3. 3 The Road to War Franklin Roosevelt was elected to a third term to continue as president of the United States. Dictators came to power in other countries. –Hitler came to power in Germany. –Mussolini came to power in Italy. –The military seized power in Japan and set up a military dictatorship. People were looking for leaders to help them recover

4. 4 The Road to War Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Soviet Union became allies-Axis Powers.

5. 5 War Begins in Europe Italy and Germany attacked and conquered their neighbors.

6. 6 Great Britain Fights Great Britain was attacked once most of Europe had fallen. This period of the war was known as the “Battle of Britain.”

7. 7 Trouble Brews in the Pacific Japan attacks its neighbors. Invades French Indo-China.

8. 8 America’s Position America followed a policy of isolationism or neutrality. Most people felt that the U.S. should not get involved. Laws were passed to help friendly nations by providing military aid to the Allied Powers.

9. 9 War Becomes Inevitable German submarines sink American military ships. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor News Reel

10. 10 War is Declared! America declared war on Japan. Germany and Italy declared war on the United States. War efforts in America helped pull it out of The Great Depression Factory Jobs in America

11. Choiceboard Section: Compare/Contrast the causes of World War I to the causes of WWII World War ISame WWII 1)1)1) 2)2)2) 3)3)3) 4)4)4) 5)5)5) 11

12. The Tide Turns The Allies (England, US) beat the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) at the Battle of Midway in June of 1942 12 Battle of Midway

13. The Beginning of the End German troops surrender in Stalingrad, USSR (Russia) Axis troops in Northern Africa surrender Italy surrenders 13

14. 14 The Beginning of the End D-day: June 6, 1944 the Allies invaded Normandy, France in the largest land- water assault in history

15. The Beginning of the End German soldiers fight back at Battle of the Bulge in Belgium, but fall back to Germany Allied troops capture Iwo Jima in March, 1945 15 Iwo Jima

16. 16 Victory in Europe Important battles weaken Germany. President Roosevelt dies in office. Germany surrenders in May, 1945 V-E day was the end of the war in Europe.

17. 17 Atomic Bomb Hastens the End in Japan The hydrogen bomb was developed during the war. It was first dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. It was next dropped on Nagasaki, Japan. Unprecedented destruction brought surrender. Atmoic Bombs in Japan

18. 18 Victory in Japan V-J day was the end of the war in the Pacific. Japan signed a formal surrender on September 2 nd 1945.

19. Lasting Effects Hitler escaped trial by committing suicide Germany was divided in 4 zones to be controlled by Allied Powers 19

20. Lasting Effects Japan temporarily placed under U.S. military control England was devastated by German bombings and gave up most of it’s colonies 20

21. Lasting Effects The U.S. economy and military dominated the world New medicine created during WW2 decreased death rates and increased population growth 21

22. Lasting Effects October 1945: United Nations was officially created World entered a new time of international cooperation 22