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`Origins and Beginnings of WWII
Dictator Chart (Who was the worst?)
Dictator
Country
Adolf Hitler
Political Philosophy
Accomplishments
Rank and why (1-4)
Benito
Mussolini
Joseph Stalin
Hideki Tojo
Action
1935-1936
Hitler announced the formation of a
German air force and compulsory military
service, while sending troops to the
Rhineland.
1935
Mussolini invaded Ethiopia and annexed
the country in 1936.
1936—1939
Italy and Germany backed a military
rebellion in Spain led by Gen. Franco. The
Nationalists overthrew Spain’s democratic
republic and set up a dictatorship.
1937
Japanese army captured the city of Nanjing,
killing 300, 000 Chinese and raping over
20,000 Chinese women.
Reaction
The League of Nations lodged a
formal protest against these
actions but refused to consider
sanctions against Germany
The League of Nations voted to
impose economic sanctions
against Italy, including an oil
embargo. The United States was
asked to join the oil embargo
against Italy, but FDR refused to do
so.
Although, some volunteers,
including 3,000 Americans fought
against the nationalists, only the
Soviet Union officially aided the
Republicans in the Civil War. The
US passed neutrality acts which
kept the US out of the conflict.
FDR made a speech calling for
quarantine against aggressor
nations like japan. Japan invaded
Korea, China, and several pacific
islands.
Action
1938
Hitler pressured the Austrian
government to join with Germany.
Hitler’s army crossed the border
without opposition. Hitler declared a
political union, or Anschuluss,
between the two countries.
1939
Hitler acquired the Czech region of
the Sudetenland and promised it
would be his last territory. In March
1939 he invaded the rest of
Czechoslovakia.
1939
Germany used blitzkrieg tactics to
attack so quickly that Polish forces
were not able to mobilize, and
Poland Fell.
1940
Reaction
Britain, US, and France were
passive spectators as Germany
expanded into Austria.
Britain and France were
angered over Hitler’s breaking
of the Munich pact and
declared that any further
attacks by Germany on small
states would trigger war
France and Britain followed
through with their original
announcement and declared
war on Germany
France surrendered to
Germany, Germany then
occupied France. Southeast
France was controlled by a
puppet government.
Hitler moved troops to Germany’s
western borders. He attacked and
captured the Low Countries and
France.
Could the United States have prevented WWII? Write one sentence answering this question, and why you think so in the space below.
Fighting WWII in Europe and the Pacific
You will assume the role of a military analyst using maps and background information you will recommend a strategy for the US
to use to defeat the Axis Powers. When the United States entered World War II, the Axis forces were superior in both number
and strength, much like the stronger team in the preview so choose your strategy carefully.
Decision 1: February 1942
The United States recently entered the war on the side of the Allies. Unfortunately, the United States has limited military
divisions ready for immediate deployment to Europe. Which military strategy do you advise President Roosevelt to pursue?
Which Strategy:
Explain in one sentence:
Decision 2: August 1944
The U.S. military has just acquired detailed information about the location of concentration camps in Europe. Which military
strategy do you advise President Roosevelt to pursue?
Which Strategy:
Explain in one sentence:
Decision 3: June 1942
The Japanese control most of the Pacific. The Allies are using the majority of their resources to fight the war in Europe. Given the
current situation, which military strategy do you advise President Roosevelt to pursue?
Which Strategy:
Explain in one sentence:
Decision 4: August 1, 1945
Despite Allied victory in Europe, the war in the Pacific continues. Although some predict that Japan is close to surrendering,
others warn that if the Japanese do not surrender, an invasion of Japan will take many months and may result in the deaths of
thousands of Allied forces. President Truman has just informed you that the United States has at its disposal several atomic
bombs. Given this information, which strategy do you advise President Truman to pursue?
Which Strategy:
Explain in one sentence:
Answer the following questions in one sentence in the space provided below:
What specific military strategies did the United States and its allies pursue to defeat the Axis powers in World War II? (List two)
Should the US be criticized for dropping the atomic bomb on Japan during WWII?