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8 SOL USII.7 U.S. II 7 a, b, c 9 I. A Second World War Previous Unit Next Unit Great Depression and the New Deal World War II Cold War

is about

the rise and expansion of totalitarian nations, the role of the United States and the major battles and effects of the second World War

beginning with continuing with leading to escalating to resulting in

I. The Rise of II. German and III. Americans on the IV. Turning Points V. Results and Totalitarianism Japanese Home Front of WWII Human Costs Aggression Germany and Japan Worldwide Early German Treatment of Japanese- Midway defeated depression and triumphs Americans U.S. established political England stands Rationing and Stalingrad as a superpower instability alone conserving Over 50 million Fascism American Work force changes D-Day killed during war Germany and isolationism War ends the Great Holocaust Hitler Lend-Lease program Depression Atomic Bombs Introduction of Mussolini & Italy Japanese aggression atomic warfare in the Pacific Pearl Harbor

SELF-TEST QUESTIONS: TERMS, PEOPLE AND PLACES 1. What events and conditions led to the rise of totalitarian dictators in Churchill, Winston Allies Nazi NOTABLE the years following World War I? Hitler, Adolph anti-Semitism Midway QUOTE 2. Why did the United States keep an isolationist position even as Mussolini, B. Axis Powers Pearl Harbor Roosevelt, Franklin democracy ration “…December 7, Germany was taking over Europe? Stalin, Joseph dictator Stalingrad 1941, a date 3. How did Americans work together on the home front? Tojo, Hideki fascism Rosie, which will live 4. What were the turning points of World War II? Truman, Harry Holocaust the Riveter in infamy…” 5. What were the human costs of World War II? isolationism totalitarian FDR Adapted from The Unit Organizer Routine. Copyright Lenz, 1994. www.contentenhancement.org December 8, 1941 9 U.S. II 7 a, b, c 10

Main ideas Different Similar Different

 Aggression/expansion Causes of War  Sinking of Lusitania by Germany Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor Benchmark Essay topic  Discovery of the  United States ties to Zimmerman Telegram Great Britain

Japan  Ottoman Empire (Turkey)  Germany Italy Main Opponents  Austria

Approximately 12 million in  Approximately 4 million in Overall Size and armed forces armed forces Armed forces are Mostly male, but some female Composition of U.S.  Almost all male segregated by race volunteers Armed Forces Both wars were generally Support of American supported by both the United States Congress and the Public American public

Further established the United  Established the United States My Comparison: United States victorious in 10 End Result States as a world power both wars as a superpower ______U.S. II 7 a, b, c 11

III. The Rise of Totalitarianism: Why? The Great Depression creates them.

Template © 2003 Edwin Ellis Is about… www.GraphicOrganizers.com How worldwide depression and political conditions in Europe following World War I led to the rise of dictators and an oppressive form of government.

Germany Categories Italy Japan Germany

Trade slowed due to High war debt, anger Factors leading to the Strikes and riots over worldwide depression; over Treaty of poor economy, anger businesses fail; rise of Fascism over Versailles Treaty Versailles; unemployment

Leader (Dictator) Benito Mussolini seizes Adolph Hitler and the power and bans opposing Military, led by Nazi party political parties Hideki Tojo who took control of Japan

Invaded Ethiopia, Japan started to expand Formed Third Reich, Military actions became an ally to throughout Asia invaded Poland taken Germany confronted the U.S. in Pacific So what? What is important to understand about this? The failure of the Treaty of Versailles, as well as poor economic conditions worldwide, led to the rise of totalitarian dictators and eventually led directly to World War II. 11 U.S. II 7 a, b, c 12

IV. I am a totalitarian. I am in I live in a Fascist state where a few charge of everything. people make decisions for the entire country.

I believe in Nationalism. I think my country is more important than Appeasement will never work with everyone else’s. I want a powerful me. Other leaders think that if they army. No one can disagree with me. give me what I want, I will stop Why did people asking for more. They are wrong. follow Hitler????

I am glad that so many Americans

think that Isolationism is a good I am an Imperialist. I want to take idea. I don’t want America to get over weaker nations and use their involved in my plans to take over resources to increase the wealth of Europe. my people.

So what? What is important to understand about this?

The failure of the Treaty of Versailles, as well as poor economic conditions worldwide, led to the rise of totalitarian dictators and eventually led directly to World War II. 12 U.S. II 7 a, b, c 13

Directions: Vote for either Candidate A or Candidate B. Highlight two reasons why you picked them.

Candidate A

 A well-known critic of the government, this man has encouraged his fellow citizens to refuse to pay taxes.  He has openly advocated secession, armed rebellion against the existing national government, and even the overthrow of that government.  He is a known member of a militia group that was involved in a shoot-out with law enforcement authorities.  He opposes the government’s gun-control efforts.  He is a businessman who has earned his fortune from such businesses as alcohol, tobacco, retailing, and smuggling.

Candidate B

 This man is a decorated army war veteran.  He supports government medical research, including research to find a cure for cancer.  He opposes the use of animals in medical research.  He has supported restrictions on the use of asbestos, pesticides, and radiation, and favors government-determined health and safety standards for workplaces.  He encourages citizens to consume healthy foods such as whole-grain bread and soybeans.  He supports government gun-control measures.  A dedicated nonsmoker, he has supported increased restrictions on both the use of and advertising for tobacco products. Such advertising restrictions include: [1] not allowing tobacco use to be portrayed as harmless or a sign of masculinity; [2] not allowing such advertising to be directed to women; [3] not drawing attention to the low nicotine content of tobacco products; and, [4] limitations as to where such advertisements may be made.  This man is a champion of environmental and conservationist programs.  He believes in sending troops into foreign countries in order to help maintain law and order.

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The World Should Have Known

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This Happened Then This Happened So This Happened

German Aggression The Battle of Britain U.S. Aid to England

Hitler formed the Third England stood alone 1939 Neutrality Act Reich, then invaded Poland

Germany invaded W. Poland; the Soviet Union Germany launched Lend-Lease bill passed invaded E. Poland. massive air attack on (1940) England

England and France declared war on Germany British refused to U.S. and Britain signed surrender Atlantic Charter

Germany took over most of Europe including Belgium and France (Blitzkrieg)

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V. Germany on the Advance-made war unavoidable Is about… Germany’s rapid conquering of Europe and how it led the United States to abandon its neutrality policy.

So what? What is important to understand about this? Hitler’s aggressive advance left England to fight Germany alone. As a direct result, the United States ended its neutrality policy 17 and began aiding England. U.S. II 7 a, b, c 18

VI. Japanese Aggression-made war unavoidable Is about… how Japan’s aggression caused the United States to enter World War II.

This Happened Then This Happened So This Happened

Japanese Aggression Bombing of Pearl U.S. Declares War Harbor

Japan invaded Manchuria December 7, 1941 President Roosevelt asked and China. Congress to declare war on Japan.

These lands had resources such as oil, metals, and Japanese warplanes Called December 7, 1941, grain. bombed naval base at “a date which will live in Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. infamy.”

Japan invaded French Indochina, another region Approximately 2,400 U.S. entered WW II on rich in resources. Americans died. December 8, 1941.

U.S. cut off the sale of war materials and oil to Japan. So what? What is important to understand about this? Japan’s aggression in the Pacific and the bombing of Pearl Harbor caused the United States to enter World War II. 18 U.S. II 7 a, b, c 19

VII. Events of World War II

Battle or Event Date Winner Importance

German and the Germany and Official start of World War II, Soviet Union’s September 1, the Soviet invasion caused both England and invasion of Poland 1939 Union France to declare war on Germany

Battle of Britain August- Germany vs. Britain held off the Germans and Hitler uses his September 1940 Great Britain stopped Hitler from owning all of Blitzkrieg or Europe. Lightening war

Pearl Harbor December 7, Japan Surprise attack on United States 1941 forced the U.S. to enter the war

First U.S. victory over Japan, turned Battle of Midway June, 1942 United States tide in the Pacific Ocean

Battle of Stalingrad Stopped German advance in the February, 1943 USSR Soviet Union, put Germany on the defensive, and gave the Allies an eastern route towards Germany

Allowed Allies to reclaim France Allied invasion of and gave Allies a western route France (“D-Day”) June 6, 1944 Allies towards Germany

Battle of the Bulge December, 1944 Allies Last chance for the Germans to win the war. Their last offensive.

Hiroshima and Nagaski Forced Japan to surrender to the August 6 and 9, United States United States and thus ended World 1945 War II

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See Class set of Normandy Reading

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IX. World War II Chronology

6 Allied forces scrambled onto the beaches of Normandy to begin the liberation of France on D- Day.

2 Many people in the United States wanted to stay out of the conflict.

3 The country was shocked from its isolationism when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941.

1 Dictators in Japan, Italy used force to take over much of Europe, Asia, and Africa, starting World War II.

8 President Truman ordered the use of atomic weapons in order to avoid an invasion of Japan.

7 The Allies advanced on Berlin, Hitler killed himself, and Germany surrendered unconditionally.

4 Americans mobilized to produce ships, planes, tanks, and other wartime goods; women went to work in record numbers.

9 On the battleship USS Missouri, representatives of Emperor Hirohito surrendered to the Allies.

10 Nazi officials were tried and executed for their war crimes against humanity when their atrocities were discovered.

5 The Japanese navy controlled most of the Pacific until Americans began to turn the tide at the Battle of Midway.

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Topic The massive destruction and loss of life that occurred as a result of the world’s deadliest war.

Germany and Deadliest and Most Japan Defeated Destructive War United States Considered Global Superpower

Germany forced to admit defeat Billions of Japan forced to 50 million killed dollars in admit defeat, but damage U.S. was kept their Two-thirds were only country emperor United civilians Europe must with atomic States rebuild bombs became a superpower

Germany divided between United States and Soviet United States The end of Union occupies and World War II rebuilds Japan Holocaust Marshall Plan set the stage revealed the (United States) for the Cold ______War between that was the United occurring in States and the Germany and Soviet Union throughout 25 Europe U.S. II 7 a, b, c 26

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Home Front Stations Project 20 points U.S. II 7 c

I. Helping on the Home Front: Read and follow the directions on the bottom of the pages. On Page 19 Answer the True False Questions. ______1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5.

Take the True Statements and make a paragraph out of the information.

II. The Home Team Make a picture book of 6(Academic) 9 (Honors) Facts from the Reading. (1 sentence and 1 picture for each frame)

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III. Select 2 Washington Post Front pages and write what did you learn? (2 sentences) 1. Title ______I learned-

2. Title ______I learned-

IV. Select 3 Newsweek Articles Academic (1 sentence for surprised by)

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Honors (1 sentence for surprised by and 1 sentences for 1 already knew) 1. I was surprised by-

I already knew-

2. I was surprised by-

I already knew-

3. I was surprised by-

I already knew-

V. Using the Two Letter as Examples, write a letter on the back of this paper using the information about Okinawa or Iwo Jima. It must be 5 sentences minimum for Academic It must be 10 sentences minimum for Honors

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World War II Lab Stations U.S. 7 a,

All Power points are in the Global Drive under Chamblin, O’Leary or Zahora. View each power point and complete the activity.

I. Turning Points: Review the power point slowly to review what we have studied then write the question and the Answer to the 10 Questions at the end of the power point.

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II. Major Battles Name, Date, what happened?

III. Major People Name, Country From and why Important?

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IV. Answer Questions #1-15 Only write the answer. (Honors pick 10 Questions) (Academic pick 7 Questions to do)

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V. Cartoon Activity (Honors Only) Explain, describe and discuss Three

1. What Event is the cartoon talking about?

What do the pictures represent?

What is the Author saying?

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