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WWII
What Another War?
When Was WWII?
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World War II started in September of 1939.
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America did not enter the war until
December of 1941.
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What Caused WWII?
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Political & economic
instability of some
countries in Europe.
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The rise of Fascism.
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Political and economic WHAT?
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Political instability
Basically this means that
some of the governments,
like Germany, were weak.
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Some examples of this
are…..
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Economic devastation
This means some countries
were have HUGE problems
with money.
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Worldwide depression
High war debt owed by
Germany
High inflation
Massive unemployment
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The Rise of WHO?
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The Rise of Fascism
Fascism is a political philosophy where total power is given to a
dictator, and individual freedoms are denied.
Germany and Italy both became fascist countries. It may be hard
to understand why people would want that type of government.
When things seem like they can’t get any worse, people will agree
to things they wouldn’t normally.
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Who’s Who?
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Allied Powers
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Great Britain
Canada
Russia (1941)
United States (1941)
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Axis Powers
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Germany
Italy
Japan
(There were a WHOLE lot more, be
happy with just four!)
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The Leaders
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Allied Powers
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United States
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
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In 1945 Harry S. Truman
Axis Powers
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Winston Churchill
Soviet Union
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Germany
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Great Britain
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Italy
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Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Japan
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Hideki Tojo
Joseph Stalin
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