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At the end of this lesson you will be able to:. Identify significant events that began World War II Define key terms and people relating to World War II Analysis and sequence events that led to the Second World War. Make predictions on the outcome of the War once America gets involved.
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At the end of this lesson you will be able to: • Identify significant events that began World War II • Define key terms and people relating to World War II • Analysis and sequence events that led to the Second World War. • Make predictions on the outcome of the War once America gets involved
Important Vocabulary Appeasement – a policy of making concessions to an aggressor to preserve peace Blitzkrieg – German for “lightning war”; a fast forceful style of fighting used by Germany during WWII and made possible by a strong and advanced tank fleet Lend Lease Act - 1941 legislation allowing the USA to supply war materials to Great Britain on credit
Munich Pact (Munich Conference) • Purpose: A meeting to avoid war • Attended by: Germany, France and Great Britain, & Italy • Great Britain and France believed that by giving in to what Germany wants, this would be the last territorial demand Germany would ask for…Germany had other plans!
Winston Churchill • British Prime Minister for most of World War II (from May 1940) • Was strongly against appeasement • Remembered for being an outstanding leader and helping boost British hopes for victory • Worked hard to promote strong relations with the US and strongly distrusted the Soviet Union