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World War II
What was World War II?
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World War II was a military conflict that lasted from 1939 to
1945 and involved nearly all the nations of the world.
The Treaty of Versailles was created after World War I to
bring peace back to Europe. It said Germany had to give up
some land and pay for damages caused by World War I.
Germany wasn’t happy so Adolph Hitler convinced them to
give him the power to “tear up” the Treaty of Versailles.
Hitler began taking over other countries. This made Britain
and France mad so they declared war on Germany.
On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
and the United States entered the war.
World War II ended on August 15, 1945
Nearly 62 million people died leading up to and during the
war.
Why did the United States fight in World War II?
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Japan attacked Pearl Harbor because it was located right in
the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It was "in the way“ of the
Japanese expansion policy.
Why did the United States fight in World War II?
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Pearl Harbor was where America's Pacific
Fleet was located. If Japan destroyed
America’s fleet of battleships it would make
it easier for Japan to defeat America in a
war.
Watch this video about Pearl Harbor
Hitler
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Adolf Hitler was born on 20th April, 1889, in the
small Austrian town of Braunau near the German border.
Both Hitler's parents had come from poor peasant families.
Hitler’s father, Alois
Hitler as a baby
Hitler’s mother,
Klara
Hitler
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Hitler did extremely well at primary school and it
appeared he had a bright academic future in front
of him. He was also popular with other pupils and
was much admired for his leadership qualities.
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Hitler dropped out and never finished high school.
Hitler as a young boy.
Hitler as a teenager
Hitler
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Hitler tried to join the Austrian Army and was told he was “too weak to bear
arms”
During World War I Hitler joined the German Army because they accepted
him. They really needed soldiers and took almost anyone who applied.
Hitler served on the front lines during World War I and earned the Iron Cross
Hitler liked the discipline of military life
After the war he became involved in politics and eventually became the
leader of the NAZI party
He organized the Holocaust which was responsible for the death of about six
million Jewish people.
How did women participate in
World War II
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Rosie the Riveter is a fictional character that was
created by the United States government.
The government wanted women to fill jobs because
men had joined the army during WWII.
Once women found out what it was like to have a
job and earn money many didn’t want to go back to
being just housewives.
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corp
(WAAC)
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The Women’s Army Auxiliary Corp was formed to
help fill jobs needed to win World War II after the
Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.
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Click here to watch the video about women in WWII
Quiz - World War II Quiz
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What year did World War II start?
1939
What year did World War II end?
1945
What country bombed Pearl Harbor?
Japan
What date did the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941
How many people died because of World War II?
62 million
Quiz - Hitler
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What year did Adolf Hitler graduate from high
school?
Hitler was a high school drop out, he never
graduated.
What was the name of the political party that Hitler
led?
The Nazi Party
Quiz - Women of World War II
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Was Rosie the Riveter a real woman?
No