27-2 WORLD WAR TWO BEGINS

H ITLER ’ S R ISE TO P OWER Massive Depression in Germany during the 20’s and 30’s Hitler is arrested for speaking out against government in 1920s. Writes a book called Mein Kampf (My Struggle) Outlines his entire plan to create a “perfect race”

H ITLER ’ S R ISE TO P OWER Nazi Party gains support as Hitler emerges as leader Appointed to Chancellor in 1933 Promised Germany would become a power again! Begins to get rid of anyone who opposes his ideas Concentration camps are set up for Jews

S TOP AND T HINK What was the name of Hitler’s Book and what was its significance? How was it possible that Hitler was able to rise to power despite being such an evil man? Explain.

P OLICY OF A PPEASEMENT After WWI the Treaty of Versailles punished Germany Hitler began to build up military and take back lost territories Eventually created strongest military in the world

M UNICH C ONFERENCE Britain, France, Italy, and Germany all met in Munich, Germany. Hitler promised Britain and France that Germany would not take over any more territory…he lies Appeasement- the practice of giving into aggression to avoid war. Britain and France

S TOP AND T HINK What is the policy of appeasement? Why do nations like France and Britain “appease” Hitler? What was the Munich Conference? Who met there?

T AKE -O VER OF C ZECHOSLOVAKIA Hitler broke his promise and within a year, he took over Czechoslovakia

T HE I NVASION OF P OLANDP OLAND August of 1939 Hitler signed the Nazi-Soviet Pact with Stalin. Both agreed not attack one another. Blitzkrieg- Lightning war Using quick strikes with planes, tanks, and infantry to catch the enemy off-guard

S TOP AND T HINK What territories has Hitler taken over so far? Explain the Nazi-Soviet Pact. What is the idea of “blitzkrieg?” How was this effective for the Germans?

P LEASE D O N OW Please fill out your Pre-WWII Map. This will be checked for homework tomorrow.

P LEASE D O N OW Create an acrostic poem using the word APPEASEMENT

W HO ’ S SIDE ARE THEY ON ? Great Britain France Soviet Union The United States (when they got involved) Germany Italy Japan All told, there were well over 70 countries involved in the conflict

A TTACK ON F RANCE In Spring of 1940, Hitler along with Italy, attacked France. Britain sent troops in support. They were quickly overpowered by Germany and Italy. In 6 weeks, the Axis powers had taken control of France

T HE B ATTLE OF B RITAIN Germany next eyed Great Britain. Germany attacked London and other British cities. Britain gunned down over 2,000 planes. After months of bombing, Hitler gave up his attempt to take Britain, they had held him off.

S TOP AND T HINK Who made up the Axis Powers? Who made up the Allied Powers? What significance did the take-over of France have on Europe? List all 5 territories that Hitler took over after promising Britain he would not.

T HE U.S. M OVES T OWARD W AR FDR fought to end the Neutrality Act. Banned the sale of arms to warring nations. Cash-and-Carry Plan- U.S. could sell arms to the Allies, as long as they paid in cash and picked them up on their own ships. U.S. reinstated military draft in preparation for war. Many people felt we had no choice, but to join the fight.

FDR RUNS FOR A THIRD TERM ! This broke the precedent that was set by George Washington. The Lend-Lease Act- allowed the sale or loan of war materials to any country who could help defend the U.S. The U.S. sent airplanes, tanks, guns, ammo, etc. to Britain for aid.

T HE U.S. AND J APAN U.S. feared Japanese advancement as they continued to take over China. U.S. issued embargo on Japan. Refused to sell them oil and scrap metal until they removed troops from China. This angered Japan, and they began to make plans for a secret attack on the U.S.

P LEASE D O N OW Create an Acrostic Poem using the word… “APPEASEMENT “ This will be checked for homework tomorrow.