Download World War II Ch. 13-14 Objectives Identify and explain the causes of

World War II
Ch. 13-14 Objectives
Identify and explain the causes of WWII in relationship to Italy, Japan, and Germany.
Compare the leadership of Mussolini, Hitler, & Stalin.
Identify the reason Hitler wanted to expand.
Describe Appeasement and how it benefited Hitler.
Describe the Non-Aggression Pact and how it benefited Hitler’s strategy to avoid a two-front war.
Understand the importance of the Ukraine and surrounding region to the German effort.
Explain the significance of the Battle of Britain in relations to the war and to World History.
Identify and describe efforts by the U.S. to stay neutral during WWII.
Identify why and when the U.S. entered World War II.
Identify the Japanese leaders of WWII, including the Admiral responsible for Planning the 1st attack on
U.S. soil.
Explain why the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was NOT a TOTAL success.
Identify U.S. Presidents and British Prime Ministers during WWII.
Recognize the major turning points in the European and Pacific Theatres of the War.
Describe Operation Overlord (Began w/D-Day). WWWWH, & Commander.
Explain what the Holocaust was and its results.
Describe ways the U.S. Government used propaganda during the WWII Era.
Understand & Explain the effects of Executive Order 9066, including the Korematsu v. U.S.
decision.
Describe life on the home front for Americans during WWII.
Explain the significance of the Yalta & Potsdam Conferences for Germany, Eastern Europe, Japan & the
World as World War II ended.
Identify the project to construct the Atomic Bomb.
Identify when & where the atomic bombs were dropped on Japan, by the United States, to end WWII.
Terms to Know
appeasement
kamikaze
Lebensraum
blitzkrieg
Reichstag
Mein Kampf
island hopping
Holocaust
embargo
Non-Aggression Pact
Stalingrad
Midway
rationing
War Bonds
victory gardens
propaganda
Luftwaffe
cash & carry
lend-lease
R.A.F.
Manhattan Project
Rosie the Riveter
Big Three
Yalta Conference/ Potsdam Conference
United Nations