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Allies vs. Axis

Start. Allies vs. Axis. Why Does it Matter?. Need to be able to grasp the geographical locations of both allied and axis powers. Help understand where the war was fought. Learn what places were affected by the war. Instructions.

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Allies vs. Axis

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  1. Start Allies vs. Axis

  2. Why Does it Matter? • Need to be able to grasp the geographical locations of both allied and axis powers. • Help understand where the war was fought. • Learn what places were affected by the war.

  3. Instructions • Go to HOMEPAGE and click on either Europe, Asia, or N. America. • Read about each country and their leaders. • Watch any videos and answer any questions that may follow. • At the end take the test.

  4. Homepage Europe Asia North America Quiz

  5. Europe Axis Allied Review Germany France Review Italy Great Britain Poland

  6. Germany Europe

  7. Adolf Hitler • Born-April 1889 • Died-April 1945 • Head of Nazi party in Germany. • Starter of Holocaust in believe that Germans were the superior race. • World War 1 veteran. • Wanted Germany back on top. Europe

  8. Why was Germany At War? • Based on Hitler’s book Mein Kampf. • Wanted to get back at France and Great Britain for Treaty of Versailles. • Wanted to acquire vast territories. • Started World War 2 with invasion of Poland. Europe

  9. Important Dates 1939 – September 1, Invade Poland 1940 – April 9, Take Denmark and Norway - August 23, Air raids on London - June 22, France surrenders 1941 – December 11, Declare war on U.S 1945 – May 7, Germany Surrenders Europe

  10. Italy Italy Benito Mussolini Europe

  11. Benito Mussolini • Born July 1883 • Died April 1945 • Leader of Italian Fascist Party • Dictator of Italy 1922-1943 • Wanted an Italian Empire Europe

  12. Why side with Germany? • Italy wanted to grab what they could. • Shared same believes on government structure. • Rode behind Germany’s success. • Weaker army Europe

  13. Great Britain England Winston Churchill Europe

  14. Winston Churchill • Born November 1874 • Died January 1965 • British Prime minister in World War 2 • Had good war leadership • Wanted to put an end to the fascist party. Europe

  15. Why Declare War? • Had a treaty with France and Poland that if any country were to be invaded the other countries would help. • Germany kept taking and taking. • Germany broke Treaty of Versailles. Europe

  16. France • France Edouard Daladier Europe

  17. Edouard Daladier • Born 1884 • Died 1970 • French Prime minister at start of World War 2. • Outlawed French Communist Party. • September 4, 1939 entered World War 2. • March 1940 resigned as prime minister. Europe

  18. Role of France • Declared war on Germany day after they invaded Poland. • Sat back and waited for Germans to attack. • Got invaded May 1940 • Lost Paris Europe

  19. Poland Poland Wladyslaw Sirkorski Europe

  20. Wladyslaw Sirkorski • Born May 1881 • Died July 1943 • During World War 2 became Polish Prime Minister. • Commander and chief of Polish forces • Died in a plane crash Europe

  21. Why was Poland Invaded? • German land had been given to Poland as part of Treaty of Versailles. • Britain and France were desperate to not start a war. • Way to force France and Britain into war. Europe

  22. Europe Review • Adolf Hitler ran Nazi Germany. • Italy joined Germany to start axis powers. • Germany invades Poland. • France, Britain, Poland, and Canada declare war on Germany and Italy. • Paris falls to Germany. Start Europe

  23. Review Question • True of False: Hitler controlled Italy. • True • False True False

  24. CORRECT • It is FALSE. Benito Mussolini was the leader of Italy

  25. Sorry Try Again

  26. Asia Allied Axis Both Review China Japan Soviet Union Review

  27. China China Chiang Kai-Shek Asia

  28. Chiang Kai-shek • Born October 1887 • Died April 1975 • 1926 became nominal leader • Fought against communist party in civil war. • Allied with U.S. • Invaded by Japan Asia

  29. Soviet Union Soviet Union Joseph Stalin Asia

  30. Joseph Stalin • Born December 1878 • Died March 1953 • Premier of Soviet Union from May 6,1941 – March 1953 • Rebuilt the Soviet into communist country after the war. Asia

  31. As an Axis Power • Helped Germanyinvade Poland • Had a non aggression act with Germany. • Suppose to split Europe with Germany. Asia

  32. As an Allied Power • Hitler broke no aggression treaty. • Germany invaded and started attacking Soviets. • Soviets fought back. • Joined forces with the allies to help bring down Germany. Asia

  33. Japan Japan Hirohito Asia

  34. Hirohito • Born April 1901 • Died January 1989 • Emperor December 25,1926 – 1989 • His belief that him and Japan were imperial. • They were the best race. Asia

  35. Why Attack Pearl Harbor? • U.S banned all exports going to Japan. • U.S opposed Japan expansion. • Had to surrender or go to war with U.S. • Believed they could beat the U.S. • Home of Pacific Naval fleet. Asia

  36. Review Asia • China was allied force invaded by Japan. • Soviet Union starts out as axis power but switch to Allied forces after Germany breaks non aggression treaty. • Japan thinks they are superior. • Japan bombs Pearl Harbor and U.S naval base. Start Asia

  37. Review Question True or False: Japan invaded China • True • False True False

  38. CORRECT True: Japan did invade China

  39. Sorry Try Again Try Again

  40. North America Allied Review Canada Review United States

  41. Canada Canada William Lyon King North America

  42. William King • Born December 1874 • Died July 1950 • Prime Minister for Canada during World War 2 • Was at war as soon as Britain joined. • Could sense a war was coming so army was ready. North America

  43. United States United States Franklin Roosevelt North America

  44. Franklin Roosevelt • Born January 1882 • Died April 1945 • President of the U.S from 1933-1945 (died in office) • Had polio and beat it. • Had plans for when America entered the war. • Declared war on Japan. North America

  45. U.S. Goes to War • Pearl Harbor gets bombed destroying many ships and killing many people. • Same day Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S. • D-day storm beaches into France • Drop A bomb on Japan to force them into surrender. North America

  46. North America Review • Canada first to enter war. • Roosevelt defeats polio and is president of United States. • After attack on Pearl Harbor U.S. declares war on Japan. • Germany and Italy both declare war on U.S. Start North America

  47. Review Question True of False: The United States didn’t declare war on anyone. • True • False

  48. CORRECT • False- The United States declared war on Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

  49. Sorry Try Again Try Again

  50. Review • Nazi Germany ran by Adolf Hitler sides with Italy and Japan. • Invades Poland September 1st • Takes Paris and 2/3 of France. • Japan bombs Pearl Harbor. • U.S. president Roosevelt declares war on Japan. • Soviets change sides to allies after Germany breaks non aggression treaty.

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