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BELLWORK 1. * * * 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Explain the increasing tensions between Japan and the U.S., eventually causing America to declare war. (You may use a flow chart to keep everything in order) * * * * * * * * * * * * WAR! What was decided at the Casablanca Conference? Who was Dwight Eisenhower? Who was Erwin Rommel? Why did Hitler’s invasions of Britain & the Soviet Union fail? THINKER: Do you think WWII would have a different outcome if Hitler never invaded the Soviet Union? Why or why not? German Expansion by 1942 Let’s review over Japan…… • Why did Japan want to expand? Where did they take over? • How did Japan respond to the League of Nations? • How did Hideki Tojo come to power in Japan? • What were the Neutrality Acts? • What did President Roosevelt implement that lead Japan to attack Pearl Harbor? • What happened at Pearl Harbor? • Germany broke the nonaggression pact causing Soviet Union to join the Allied Powers • Japan attacked Pearl Harbor causing U.S. to join the Allied Powers • Make a prediction: How do YOU think this is going to change WWII? ABC Brainstorm: Turning Points • Now that the Soviet Union and U.S. are officially on the Allied Powers, WWII is going to see a shift in power. • By 1942, the war had begun to favor the Allies. • To learn about these turning points, you are going to do the “ABC Brainstorm” reading strategy. • How does this work? • C: Casablanca Conference – (1943) Allied leaders decided to focus on defeating Europe first. • C: Casablanca Conference • C: Casablanca Conference – meeting of Allies • Chapter 20, section 4 & 5: pgs. 620-626 (skip Pacific) BELLWORK 1. * * * 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Explain the increasing tensions between Japan and the U.S., eventually causing America to declare war. (You may use a flow chart to keep everything in order) * * * * * * * * * * * * WAR! What was decided at the Casablanca Conference? Who was Dwight Eisenhower? Who was Erwin Rommel? Why did Hitler’s invasions of Britain & the Soviet Union fail? THINKER: Do you think WWII would have a different outcome if Hitler never invaded the Soviet Union? Why or why not? Casablanca Conference Erwin Rommel Dwight D. Eisenhower The Bismarck Battle of Stalingrad Invasion of North Africa Italian Surrender • In early 1944, Allied Powers had gained back control of Northern Africa and Italy • Fascism fell from power • Mussolini was overthrown • In June 1944, Italy surrendered! D-Day • June 6, 1944 • Largest combined land-sea-air battle in history • Allied forces landed on Normandy Beach (France) and pushed the Germans back • Turning point of WWII Battle of the Bulge • Germany’s last offensive attack • Invaded Belgium and created a “bulge” in Allied defense lines • Germans lost and were pushed back FDR’s Death "Men will thank God on their knees a hundred years from now that Franklin D. Roosevelt was in the White House” • FDR was elected to his 4th term in 1944; with a new VP • After 12 years in office and four presidential terms, FDR died on April 12, 1945 • Died from a cerebral hemorrhage (stroke) • Replaced by VP Harry Truman Mussolini’s Death • Italian government wanted to punish Mussolini for war crimes • Tried to escape to Switzerland • He was caught by soldiers and executed the next day • Shot by firing squad, body hung in city where civilians beat, kicked, spat, and stoned his dead body. Death of Hitler • The Allies surrounded Germany and it became clear the Axis powers would lose. • Hitler committed suicide in an underground bunker on April 30, 1945 War in Europe is over! • Berlin fell to the Allies on May 2, 1945 • Germany surrenders • May 9th: V-E Day (Victory in Europe) • Who is left? WWII Animated Map Nazi Creed • • • • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Nazism focused on the beliefs of Adolf Hitler. These beliefs were outlined in his book, Mein Kampf You will now read summaries of Hitler’s main points in this autobiography. Be ready to discuss the following questions: How does Hitler view the “German Master Race?” What are they allowed to do? Why are Jews considered inferior? What does Hitler think about Democracy? How will Hitler use propaganda? What tactics/emotions does Hitler use to control the masses? Kamikaze Battles in the Pacific Video: “America’s Home front” • Now that you know what was going on in Europe, what about America’s home front??? • You are now going to watch the episode “Home front” from the series “The Century: America’s Time.” • As you watch, answer the 14 questions. Yalta Conference • February 1945 Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met at Yalta (Soviet Union) to discuss the postwar world • Formed the United Nations • Divide Germany and Berlin into four zones • Stalin obtained Poland if he promised to allow free elections • Stalin gained Pacific islands if he promised to declare war on Japan KEEP IN MIND: Stalin is gong to break these promises = COLD WAR!!!!