1. Bell Ringer When did WWII start? When did WWII start? Which countries signed the Non- Aggression Pact? Which countries signed the Non- Aggression Pact? Which Axis power took over Ethiopia? Which Axis power took over Ethiopia? Which Axis power took over Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and France? Which Axis power took over Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland, and France?

2. Bell Ringer Complete the 2nd page of the handout. You may work with a partner. You have 15 minutes!

5. World War II The World at War

6. NEXT TIME/SOON: SOL PACKET 1 We will… You will be able to… Identify key events that led both the United States and the Soviet Union to enter the War on the Allied side. Today in class… Language Social Studies Read an article about the “Blitz” Complete a crossword puzzle that uses key vocabulary Describe the Battle of Britain. Describe the Battle of Britain. Describe the Invasion of the Soviet Union and the Battle of Stalingrad. Describe the Invasion of the Soviet Union and the Battle of Stalingrad. Explain US involvement in WWII prior to December 1941. Explain US involvement in WWII prior to December 1941. Describe the Attack on Pearl Harbor. Describe the Attack on Pearl Harbor.

8. “ Never in a field of conflict was so much owed, by so many, to so few. ” – Winston Churchill

9. Hilter's plan was to invade Great Britain by knocking out the Royal Air Force and then landing 250,000 soldiers on England's shores. German bombers targeted British airfields and aircraft factories. September 7, 1940 September 7, 1940 they began focusing on cities - London.

11. YouTube - TV FILM OF Aviation IN BATTLE OF BRITAIN LUFTWAFFE

13. Battle of Britain continued until May 10, 1941. Allies learned a crucial lesson: Hitler's advances could be blocked.

14. Germany turned against the Soviet Union which meant fighting on two fronts. Soviet Union joined the Allied Powers.

15. Germans took over Leningrad and Moscow.

16. Germans Move Deeper Into Soviet Territory By November 1941, the cold stopped the German offensive. In the summer of 1942, Germans begin moving deeper into Soviet territory. They hoped to take Stalingrad in the south. “Not a step backwards.” –Joseph Stalin

18. Stalingrad The Battle began in August 23, 1942. Germans wanted to control the oil fields near the city. By November 1942-- Germans controlled 90% of the city of Stalingrad.

19. Stalingrad – 1942-1943 September 1942 Germans attacked Russians Began siege of city LONG Russian Winter February 1943 Germans surrendered to Russians

20. Stalingrad February 2, 1943--90,000 frostbitten and half-starved Germans surrendered to the Soviets. The Battle of Stalingrad is a Turning Point in the East!!!

22. Lend-Lease Act U.S. was supposed to be isolated. The Lend-Lease Act allowed America to sell, lend, or lease arms or other war supplies to any nation that was considered, “vital to the defense of the United States.”

23. Semi-Involved US Lent: War supplies & old warships US Received: Military bases in the Caribbean and Bahamas

24. Japan Attacks the U.S. Why did Japan attack the US? Wanted to create an empire in the Pacific Wanted revenge after the US cut off oil supply following the attack on China

25. Safari Montage America: The Story of Us: World War II – Ch. 2: The Attack on Pearl Harbor (8 min.)

26. “ A Date Which Will Live in Infamy ” 7:55 a.m. on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese warplanes attacked the American military base at Pearl Harbor.

29. Deaths: Over 2,300 people died. Wounded: 1,178 were wounded. What was destroyed? Two U.S. Navy battleships, one minelayer, two destroyers, and 188 aircraft. The Aftermath of the Attack

30. Pearl Harbor is the worst defeat in U.S. military history.

31. Following Pearl Harbor … December 8, 1941 the United States declared war on Japan. Germany then declared war on the U.S.

32. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese invaded the Philippines and Indonesia and planned to invade both Australia and Hawaii.

33. Battles and Events of WWII Use your notes to fill in: #3 Battle of Britain #4 Invasion of the Soviet Union #5 Pearl Harbor You should have #1 and #2 filled in from last block!

35. “The Blitz” Read the article and complete the crossword puzzle Turn in at the end of the block

36. More Important People of WWII Fill in the organizer with notes from the hall way – More Important People Complete the People of WWII Crossword and have Mrs. B check it before the end of the block This is HW if you do not finish!

37. Adolf Hitler “der Führer” Country Germany Political Party Nazi—National Socialist German Workers Party Book Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”) How He Started WWII Invasion of Poland (1939)

38. Joseph Stalin “Man of Steel” Country USSR Political Party Communist Party Goal Make USSR a world power Policies 5 Year Plans Industrialize USSR Government run farms Use secret police to spy on citizens Execute anyone who might be against him

39. Benito Mussolini “ Il Duce ” (the Leader) Country Italy Political Party Fascist Party Goal Restore the glory of Roman Empire Country He Took Over Ethiopia (1935)

40. Hideki Tojo Country Japan His Needs Raw materials for industry and military Countries Invaded Korea (1905), Manchuria & China Opposed by US cut off oil supply when Japan invaded China

41. WWII Dictators Foldable Fold your paper in half lengthwise “hot dog style” Cut it into fourths, so you have a 4 flaps On the front, write the dictator’s name to go with his picture On the inside: 1) write the dictator’s nickname & draw a picture to help you remember him 2) fill in the key information

42. Who is who??