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Introduction of World War II

Introduction of World War II. Events Leading up to War & The Spark of WWII. The Dandelion. To kill the weed…you must pull out all the roots! If you miss any roots…the weed grows back!. Roots of the Dandelion. 4 “MAIN” Causes of WWI: Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism.

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Introduction of World War II

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  1. Introduction of World War II Events Leading up to War & The Spark of WWII

  2. The Dandelion • To kill the weed…you must pull out all the roots! • If you miss any roots…the weed grows back!

  3. Roots of the Dandelion • 4 “MAIN” Causes of WWI: • Militarism • Alliances • Imperialism • Nationalism

  4. Wilson’s 14 Point Plan Weed Killer • This was the best weed killer! It would kill all the roots! • Remember, Wilson wanted to solve the problems of war to prevent another war from happening!

  5. Versailles Weed Killer • Only Germany was disarmed. • Secret agreements allowed to continue. • Colonies taken from Germany and land taken from Germany. • Nine new countries were formed like Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia. • League of Nations formed, but no military power, and the US never joined.

  6. The Dandelion Grows BackBigger than Before • 6 Causes of WWII: • Militarism • Alliances • Imperialism • Nationalism • Treaty of Versailles • Appeasement

  7. Benito Mussolini Bad Man Number 1 • Dictator of Italy • Friend of Hitler • Wanted to make Italy bigger with Germany as a friend and ally

  8. Hideki TojoBad Man Number 2 • Dictator of Japan • Believed the Japanese people were superior to others • Wanted to dominate the world

  9. Adolf HitlerBad Man Number 3 • A powerful speaker • Believed the German race was superior to all others • Wanted to dominate the world • Looked to destroy weaker races

  10. Why bad men rise to power?Good Example = Hitler • Hitler - Itus • Weak Gov’t • Poor Economy • Bitter about the Treaty of Versailles • Hilter’s use of force • Hitler’s use of propaganda

  11. Appeasement

  12. Examples of AppeasementThere Are Many • Japan invaded China. • Germany withdrew from League of Nations. • Italy attacked Ethiopia. • Germany rebuilt military. • Germany invaded Rhineland. • Germany invaded Austria. • Italy invaded Albania. • Germany invaded Czechoslovakia.

  13. Germany & Soviet Union • Hitler and Stalin getting married. • This shows the peace between Germany and the Soviet Union. • This was important so that Germany did not have a two front war like WWI.

  14. War starts Again… Germany kept taking. Italy kept taking. Japan kept taking. Nobody did anything about it! Finally when Poland is invaded, the allies (England and France) respond! Meanwhile at Home… The US observes the happenings in Europe. The US stays neutral just like it did in WWI. The Cash and Carry Trade policy with England is started. Appeasement No More

  15. Germany Invaded Poland

  16. Germany Expands to 1939 Needs More “Living Space”

  17. Next Session - April 1, 2008---Mr. Lynch--- Topics to be covered: • US Enters WWII • Pearl Harbor • Japan & Germany THANK YOU!

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