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7 th Grade German. Here is a short introduction of some events in German history. The German Flag. Symbol Of Germany. Germany Today. The Start of World War I. World war I started in the Balkans.
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7th Grade German Here is a short introduction of some events in German history.
The Start of World War I • World war I started in the Balkans. • On June 28, 1914, archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife were murdered in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
America Enters the War • At the start of World War I, President Wilson had declared the neutrality of the United States. • The sinking of the Lusitania and other German actions against civilians drew American sympathies to the Allies.
Celebration Time • Cheering the end of world war I, on Nov. 11, 1918. • The long, horrible war had taken the lives of nearly 10 million soldiers.
Start of World War II • World War II began on Sept. 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland.
World War II • Germany's dictator, Adolf Hitler, had built Germany into a powerful war machine.
Axis Powers • Germany, Italy, and Japan formed an alliance known as the Axis. Six other nations eventually joined the Axis.
General Eisenhower Speaks • Talking to his men, general Dwight D. Eisenhower, commander of the Normandy invasion, wished paratroopers luck before they dropped behind German lines in France on d-day.
D-day Invasion • D-day—June 6, 1944. • It was the largest sea borne invasion in history.
The Air War • During world war II the B-24 bombers were used to strike factories, railroads, and other industrial targets.
Some Casualties of World War II Prisoners Homeless
Unification of East Germany and West Germany • Oct. 3, 1990, millions of Germans celebrated throughout the country, including these people at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
Germany Today • Germany has a beautiful landscape. • It is rich in history.
October Fest • Like most countries Germany likes to party and celebrate.
Language and Culture • To learn a new language, you need to learn the culture of the language you are studying. • We will study both language and culture of Germany. • Culture includes, history, music, art, and day to day life.