1. Bell-Ringer We know that the U.S. tried to stay out of WWII as long as possible. What event do you think pushed them into the war? In what year did it happen?

2. Pearl Harbor Video Actual Footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e99lfmmDN0 Movie Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIsVYdB0lA

3. The U.S. and WWII “Four Freedoms” speech = FDR was inaugurated for a THIRD term on January 6, 1941. In his speech he said everyone in the world should enjoy: – Freedom of Speech – Freedom of Worship – Freedom from Want – Freedom from Fear Lend-Lease Act = signed in March 1941 saying the president could send help to any country that he felt was directly connected to U.S. national security.

4. The U.S. and WWII Office of War Mobilization = Was created by FDR to help manage and increase production of materials needed for war. Office of Price Administration = created by FDR to help manage the economy (prices, rationing, etc.) during WWII. Deficit spending = spending money even when you are already in debt. – During WWII the United States spent a lot of money to militarize, but it actually ended up boosting the economy because of job creation, further industrialization, etc.

5. The U.S. and WWII The U.S. started to encourage the public to participate in patriotic activities. They did this through propaganda (similar to the tactics used during WWI). The government would ration food, supplies, water, etc. Victory gardens and war bonds were, again, used to finance the war (just like during WWI).

6. Short Activity Put the following events, in order, on a timeline: –Start of the Great Depression –Hitler dies –Italy invades Ethiopia –Germany invades Czechoslovakia –Germany invades Austria –Britain, France, and Germany sign the Munich Pact –The Non-Aggression Pact is signed –WWII begins –Treaty of Versailles is signed -Attack on Pearl Harbor Make sure to include the date, and what the event was.

7. Quick Quiz Question #1 1.) The United States Congress passed the Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, and 1937 primarily to: A.Strengthen both the United States and the world economy. B.Prevent the United States from joining the League of Nations. C.Avoid spending money on United States’ military development. D.Avoid the kinds of foreign policy decisions that led the U.S. into World War I.

8. Quick Quiz Question #2 2.) At the Munich Conference, Britain and France followed a policy of appeasement and: A.Declared war on Germany. B.Gave in to Hitler’s demand to keep Sudetenland. C.Entered into a formal defense alliance. D.Pressure the United States to enter the war.

9. Quick Quiz Question #3 3.) Which two nations signed the Non-Aggression Pact that led to the invasion of Poland? A.Great Britain and France. B.Italy and Japan. C.Soviet Union and Germany. D.United States and Great Britain.

10. Quick Quiz Question #4 4.) Fascist movements throughout Europe share a strong belief in: A.The military to enforce the will of the leader. B.Human rights, property rights, and individualism. C.Rights of women, the disabled, and minorities. D.Support of big business over labor unions.

11. Quick Quiz Question #5 5.) The Treaty of Versailles was MOST important to the outbreak of World War II because it: A.Created more nations in Europe than before the war. B.Incorporated all of President Wilson’s Fourteen Points for peace. C.Included reparations that created bitterness and resentment. D.Provided for the creation of the League of Nations.

12. Quote of the Day! Please be safe and have a Happy Mardis Gras!!!!