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BELLWORK

BELLWORK. Today’s bellwork will focus on reviewing the WWII totalitarian governments (hopefully you did not forget over break ) Copy the graphic organizer and fill in the information. Saving Private Ryan Permission Slip. On Thursday, we will be talking about the D-day invasion.

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BELLWORK

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  1. BELLWORK • Today’s bellwork will focus on reviewing the WWII totalitarian governments (hopefully you did not forget over break ) • Copy the graphic organizer and fill in the information

  2. Saving Private Ryan Permission Slip • On Thursday, we will be talking about the D-day invasion. • In class, we will be watching the first 20 minutes of Saving Private Ryan which recreates the invasion of Normandy. • Although this is a “Hollywood” video, the events are fairly historically accurate. • This movie is rated R for graphic violence and language so if you want to watch it – you need your parent/guardian to sign the permission slip!

  3. Hitler takes over Europe Beginning of WWII

  4. Hitler’s Background

  5. The Alter Hof in Munich: Adolf Hitler (1914)

  6. Hitler in WWI; 1915

  7. Rise of Hitler • By 1923, Hitler was the leader of the Nazi Party. • When the Depression struck Germany in 1929, the government could not help the 6 million unemployed workers. • Hitler took advantage of the discontent to appeal to the German people. • He promised to rebuild Germany’s economy if they brought him to power. • Mein Kampf: Hitler’s autobiography which showed his political beliefs (“my struggle”)

  8. Beer Hall Putsch; 1923

  9. Why did people support Hitler? • Promised to get Germany out of the Depression and restore hope. • Used the Jews as scapegoats, blaming all problems on them. • Tear up the Treaty of Versailles to make Germany great again! • Farmers – higher prices for their produce • Unemployed – Jobs building public projects • Middle Class – restore profits of small businesses and savings

  10. Hitler in Power • January 1933: Named Chancellor of Germany • February 1933: persuaded German president (Paul von Hindenburg) to suspend civil rights • March 1933: using threats, he gained the power to make laws without government consent • June 1934: demanded military swear allegiance to him • August 1934: Hindenburg dies, Hitler abolishes title of President & declares himself the Führer , or supreme leader • Hitler is now the totalitarian dictator of Germany

  11. Hindenburg’s Funeral

  12. Time Magazine’s “Man of the Year” - 1939

  13. Hitler’s Aggression • After rebuilding Germany’s army, Hitler sent troops into the Rhineland. • In 1936, Hitler formed an alliance with Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini. • This alliance created the Axis Powers.

  14. Hitler’s Aggression • In March 1938, Hitler proclaimed that Austria was part of Germany • Sent troops into Austria to make it official • In September 1938, Hitler occupied the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia. • The Sudetenland had a large German population and Hitler justified his actions by saying: • “I was satisfying the wish of all Germans living there to become part of Germany”

  15. Appeasement • Eagar to avoid another war, the leaders of Great Britain and France adopted a policy of appeasement. • Appeasement: giving in to the demands of a nation in the hope of maintaining peace. • Munich Conference: Britain and France agree to allow Hitler’s control of the Sudetenland if he promised to stay out of the rest of Czechoslovakia.

  16. Hitler’s Aggression • 5 ½ months after the Munich Conference, Hitler broke his promise and invaded Czechoslovakia. • In August 1939, Hitler signed the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact: neither country would attack the other • By securing his eastern border against Soviet attack, Hitler could focus on the rest of Europe.

  17. Start of WWII • On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland. • Used blitzkrieg: “lightning war” – attack combining air and land forces. • Great Britain and France promised to defend Poland so they declared war on Germany. • Allies: Great Britain and France

  18. Hitler Crushes Europe • In April 1940, Hitler used his powerful fighting tactics to capture Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. • France was surrounded, but protected themselves using the Maginot Line. • Maginot Line: armed steel concrete bunkers built after WWI, stretching across the German border. • In May 1940, Hitler sent troops around the line. • France surrendered and sent their citizens to Britain.

  19. German expansion by 1942

  20. Battle of Britain After Germany’s victories in Eastern Europe & France, there was only one major power left in western Europe to fight. Great Britain. Germany made plans to invade Great Britain. However, Great Britain’s Royal Air Force engaged German forces in defense of the nation. Battle of Britain- largest air assault in history. German air force bombed British cities & industrial centers. Yet, could not force a surrender. Great Britain held their ground until help came from U.S.

  21. Now we understand what was going on throughout Europe, but what about Japan? • During WWI, Japan joined the Allies. • They helped found the League of Nations and signed agreements to maintain international peace.

  22. Rise of Japanese Nationalism Japan’s economy declined during the Great Depression, leading to political discontent. Nationalistic groups began to form in response to the government’s weaknesses. Radicals assassinated businessmen and politicians. Their goal: return to traditional ways and force the military to take over the government.

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