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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?