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1 Did the map activity leave you with any questions?

2 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics Find facts and post at: Todaysmeet - BerlinOlympics 1916 Berlin Olympics canceled for WWI Many advocated a boycott of the games due to Germany’s discrimination of the Jewish population First Olympic torch relay Tried to relocate to Spain due to controversy Jesse Owens Helene Mayer, German daughter of a Jewish father, won a silver medal in women's fencing. Her membership in a German fencing club had been withdrawn for racial reasons, but the Nazis were pressured by the international community to allow her to compete. She gave the Nazi salute on the victory stand but later became an American citizen.

3 What were the causes of WWII? Europe Takeover, Battle of Britain, Pearl Harbor Cultural aspects Invasion of Poland, September 1, 1939 Versailles Treaty/war reparations Adolf Hitler Japan invaded Manchuria Japan wanted more power and resources

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5 Understand the big picture of why the war started and some impacts it had on the world: Olympics, Finland, Propoganda

6 QUOTES What is the purpose of displaying these things? What does it say about the countries that are stating these ideas?


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