1. Hiroshima and the Atomic Bomb
World War II
Hiroshima and the Atomic Bomb

2. Treaty of Versailles
Blamed Germany for WWI, they had to pay reparations that totaled $331 billion in today’s money
The payments ruined Germany’s economy and Germans were upset

3. Germany’s Problem – and Solution
In comes a new, charismatic leader, who promised to return Germany to its former glory, blames other ethnic groups for stealing German jobs and promises to fix the economy

4. WWII July 1937 - Japan invades China
September 1939 – Germany invades Poland, Britain and France declare war on Germany
December 1941 – Japan bombs Pearl Harbor

5. Atomic Bomb Read Documents A-E
Find evidence that supports both narratives, record your main points on the paper, noting which documents supports them