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BELLWORK
1. Describe the events leading to the end of
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war in Europe.
Describe the events leading to the end of
war in the Pacific.
What new technology was used in WWII?
Make a prediction Who becomes the new
“superpowers?”
THINKER: As you know, Germany and Japan
were both tried for war crimes after WWII
for their brutality against civilians. Do you
think the U.S. and Soviet Union should have
been persecuted too? (Think about effects of
Effects in post-WWII Germany
 Germany was totally
defeated, and the Nazi
regime brought down. Its
leaders were tried for crimes
against humanity at
Nuremberg.
 German cities were in ruins
from a massive bombing
campaign.
 Germany was divided into 4
zones of occupation by the
victorious powers
Effects in post-WWII England
 England was devastated by
the war, having experienced
extensive bombing during
the 1940 blitz by the
Germans.
 The economy depended on
recovery & aid from the
United States.
 England rapidly phased out
most of its remaining
colonies in the years
immediately following the
war.
Effects in post-WWII France
 France had not experienced the
enormous human losses sustained
in the First World War, but would
have to recover from the effects of
Nazi occupation.
 Like England, France would be
compelled to dismantle its
colonial empire in the years
following the war. This was a
particularly traumatic and drawn
out process for the French, in
Algeria and in Vietnam where they
fought prolonged and bitter wars
in an attempt to maintain their
colonial control.
 England and France no longer held
a status of power comparable to
the United States or the Soviet
Union.
Effects in post-WWII Soviet Union
 The Soviets had suffered
immeasurably during the war,
and western SU was devastated
by the land warfare which was
primarily on Soviet territory.
 But, in the process of defeating
the Germans, the Russians had
built a large and powerful
army, which occupied most of
Eastern Europe at the end of
the war.
 The great resources and
population of SU assured that
the Soviet Union would be,
along with the United
States, one of two superpowers.
Effects in post-WWII United States
 The United States economy was
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greatly stimulated by the war, even
more so than in World War I.
The depression was brought to an
end, and new industrial centers
were built all over the United
States.
By avoiding the physical
destruction of war, the U.S.
economy dominated the world
economy.
After 4 years of military buildup,
the U.S. had also become the
leading military power.
The position of the United States
as world leader was now more
obvious than ever.
Unit 8 Study Guide
 Next Friday is your Unit 8 test over WWII.
 The study guide is also due next Friday.
 Answer the questions on your own sheet of paper.
 To help you review, we will now complete a class timeline.
WWII Timeline
 Purpose: Design a timeline that includes the
important WWII events.
 To start: Everyone was given a specific event
from the conflict. You will have 2 minutes to
describe that event and it’s importance.
 Once everyone is done, you will work as a class
to put these events in the correct order.
 Once everyone is finished, we will discuss as a
class, and you can put the information on your
study guide.
WWII Timeline
Hitler violates the Treaty of Versailles
 March 9, 1935 to March 7 1936
 Hitler creates an air force, increases the
size of his army and takes back the
Rhineland.
Germany annexes Austria
 March 13, 1938
 Hitler takes control of his native land
and increases the size of the German
empire
Nazi-Soviet non aggression pact
 August 23, 1939
 Hitler promised Stalin that he would
not attack the Soviet Union in an effort
to extend the land Germany controlled.
He would break this promise.
Germany invades Poland
 September 1, 1939
 This act would cause Britain and France
to declare war on Germany, starting
WWII.
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor
 December 7, 1941
 This act would pull the United States
into the war.
D-Day
 June 6, 1944
 Allied forces attack German
strongholds in northern France. Allows
the allies to take control of the war in
Europe.
Germany surrenders
 May 7, 1945
 The allies can now concentrate all their
efforts on the war in the Pacific.
US drops atomic bombs on
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
 August 6, 1945 and August 9, 1945
 The large scale destruction would cause
the Japanese to surrender and ends the
conflict in the Pacific.
Japan Surrenders
 August 14th 1945
 This event brings an end to WWII
END OF
WWII
CLOSURE
 On a half sheet of paper, explain which
event you think was the most important to
WWII and why.
 Must be 3-5 sentences
 Use your OWN words and opinions. There
is no right answer, but you must explain
your decision.