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World War II—How much do you know? • What happened on December 7, 1941? • Who was Anne Frank? • What happened on June 6, 1944? • Name two nations America fought in World War II. • What happened to local JapaneseAmericans in World War II? Chapter 16: Dictators Threaten World Peace 1922-1941 Mussolini, Italy, 1922 His goal? Restore the glory of the Roman Empire—seeks Mare Nostrum: “Our Sea,” or control of the Mediterranean region Hitler, Nazi Germany, 1933 Goals? • Avenge Germany’s loss in World War I • Create a German Empire • Destroy communism and European Jews Mussolini and Hitler are Fascists Fascists are dedicated to… 1. Absolute dictatorship 2. Private ownership, but an economy dedicated to needs of the military 3. Military conquest 4. The militarization of society--a “nation in uniform” 5. Destroying communism Stalin, the Soviet Union, 1924 • His goal is to make Russia (since 1928, called the Soviet Union) an economic and military superpower—the U.S. fears he’ll spread communism The Japanese Army, 1927 • They begin to dominate a government dedicated to conquering an empire in the western Pacific The United States? • We are still deep in the Depression, so most Americans favor isolationism— staying out of world affairs But, in 1937, Japan invades China… • Hitler has built a powerful army and air force; Italy has invaded Ethiopia, Fascists allied with Hitler are leading a revolt in democratic Spain FDR becomes concerned… …and begins to carefully lead America toward intervention, fearful for the future of democracy