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2 Click a subsection to advance to that particular section. Advance through the slide show using your mouse or the space bar. The World War II Era (1935–1945) Aggression Leads to War The United States at War The War at Home Toward Victory Chapter 24: The World War II Era (1935–1945)

Aggression Leads to War Sec 1: Aggression Leads to War The Rise of Dictators Main Idea: Postwar problems led to the rise of dictators in several nations. Military Aggression Main Idea: The rulers of Japan, Italy, and Germany sought to expand their territories and conquer other nations. American Neutrality Main Idea: The United States sought to stay out of growing world conflict while strengthening ties to Latin American. War Begins in Europe Main Idea: After invading Poland, German armies quickly conquered most of Europe. MapMaster: Aggression in Europe to 1939 Color Transparencies: Japanese Expansion, 1931–1942 Progress Monitoring Transparency

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The United States at War Sec 2: The United States at War Moving Toward War Main Idea: Though the United States officially remained neutral, Roosevelt found ways to help Britain defend against the Nazis. The United States Enters the War Main Idea: The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II. Europe and North Africa Main Idea: The German advance was slowed by Soviet resistance and by Allied victories in North Africa. Japan Sweeps Through the Pacific Main Idea: Japan's rapid advance across the Pacific was finally halted in two major naval battles. MapMaster: World War II in North Africa Color Transparencies: Attack on Pearl Harbor Progress Monitoring Transparency History Interactive: Learn About Pearl Harbor

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The War at Home Sec 3: The War at Home Organizing for War Main Idea: The United States increased the size of its military and directed the economy toward the war effort. Women in Industry Main Idea: During the war, American women took over many industrial jobs. Ordeal for Japanese Americans Main Idea: Because of wartime fears, many Japanese Americans were forced to live in detention camps. Tensions at Home Main Idea: Enemy aliens, African Americans, and Mexican Americans faced discrimination at home. Color Transparency: Rationing During World War II Progress Monitoring Transparency

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Toward Victory Sec 4: Toward Victory Victory in Europe Main Idea: The invasion of Italy and the D-Day landing in France set the stage for the defeat of Germany. Victory in the Pacific Main Idea: After a series of bloody battles on the Pacific Islands, the atomic bomb was finally used to defeat Japan. The Holocaust Main Idea: The world learned how the Nazis murdered 6 million Jews and millions of other people. Progress Monitoring Transparency

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