1. Events Leading up to WWII Outcome 9.1 What is the United State’s response after WWI? Return to ISOLATIONISM What are our future enemies (Axis powers) up to after WWI?

2. The Rise of Hitler  Superior “Aryan” race- destined to control inferior races and to rule the world.  Hated Jews and Communists  Promised benefits to peasants, workers, and the middle class.

3. The Rise of Hitler  Took control of all aspects of gov, outlawed political opposition, and censored dissent.

4. The Rise of Hitler  Anti-Semitic Policies: –Forbidden in jobs –No citizenship –Banned marriages –All must register –Looted, arrested, murdered

5. Fascism in Italy  Severe political and economic problems.  Rise of Benito Mussolini  Aggressive nationalism and military

6. The Rise of Militarism in Japan  Military-controlled government  Dictatorship  Hirohito (Emperor)  Build up military  Want to expand control in Asia  Allow no opposition

7.  We were focused on our own recovery-not the stop of Fascism or Nazism!  U.S. as a whole-want to STAY OUT of European disputes!  Disarmament, arms control, and international agreements. U.S. Response

8. Time line of critical events leading the United States into war.

9. The Rise of Militarism in Japan  In 1931 -Japan attacks Manchuria (region of China)

11.  Said harsh words but took no action! U.S. Response

12. Fascism in Italy  Italy takes over Ethiopia ( 1935 ) –League of Nations doesn’t stop them (only offers sanctions)

13.  Neutrality Acts of 1935-  Forbade the sale of arms to militarily aggressive nations  Prohibited American travel on ships of countries at war  No loans to countries at war U.S. Response

14. The Axis Powers are Formed  Japan signs a military agreement with Italy and Germany-the Axis Powers ( 1936 )

15. Hitler Violates the Treaty of Versailles  1938, moved into Austria and declared it part of Germany (annexed)  Great Britain and France condemn actions, but do nothing!

17. The Munich Pact-1938  Hitler and Chamberlain meet to discuss the Sudetenland (other land that Hitler now wants).  Chamberlain appeased Hitler and gave him the land.  Hitler vowed that his conquests were over.

18. U.S. Response  Roosevelt praised Chamberlain for maintaining peace.

19. The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact (1939)  Hitler wants Poland  Soviet Union shares a border with Poland –Stalin asks for help from Great Britain and France –They say no  Stalin is mad, signs a non aggression pact with Hitler  so they will leave each other alone

21.  Roosevelt attempts to send messages of peace to Italy and Germany, but without success. U.S. Response

22. World War II Begins  Hitler invades Poland 1939  Great Britain and France declare war on Germany

23.  “Cash and Carry” (1939)-the U.S. would help Britain and France if they purchased American arms with cash and transported them across the Atlantic. U.S. Response

24. The Atlantic Charter  By 1940, Hitler was in control of much of Eastern Europe.  Great Britain was afraid  Winston Churchill (British new Prime Minister) and FDR meet on a warship to create a statement-the Atlantic Charter.  They pledged to seek no gains in territory and to support the right of all peoples to choose their own form of government.

26. U.S. Response  Lend-Lease Act- Lend Great Britain supplies to fight off Hitler

27. Will the United States get involved? What gets us in? Why?

28. December 7 th, 1941 The Attack of Pearl Harbor-by Japan

29. Sunk or Damaged 18 battleships 350 Planes Destroyed or Damaged 2,400 People were killed 1,178 Were Wounded

30. Attack on Pearl Harbor  Why did Japan attack? -The US stops selling oil to Japan (they needed this to expand) United States shortly after declares war on Japan. Three days later, Germany and Italy declare war on the United States.

31. WHAT DO YOU THINK?  How will the United States fight a war against Japan and Germany at the same time?  Which one is the biggest threat?  Will we (the Allies) be victorious right away…or will it take time?  What was a major turning point in the war?  How will the war affect Americans at home?  How will the war impact the lives of Japanese- Americans in the United States?