Transcript Unit 9_ Events Leading up to WWII

Events Leading up to WWII
Outcome 9.1
What is the United State’s response
after WWI?
Return to ISOLATIONISM
What are our future enemies
(Axis powers) up to after WWI?
The Rise of Hitler
 Superior “Aryan” racedestined to control
inferior races and to
rule the world.
 Hated Jews and
Communists
 Promised benefits to
peasants, workers,
and the middle class.
The Rise of Hitler
 Took control of all aspects of gov, outlawed
political opposition, and censored dissent.
The Rise of Hitler
 Anti-Semitic Policies:
– Forbidden in jobs
– No citizenship
– Banned marriages
– All must register
– Looted, arrested,
murdered
Fascism in Italy
 Severe political and
economic problems.
 Rise of Benito
Mussolini
 Aggressive nationalism
and military
The Rise of Militarism in Japan
 Military-controlled
government
 Dictatorship
 Hirohito (Emperor)
 Build up military
 Want to expand control
in Asia
 Allow no opposition
U.S. Response
 We were focused on our own recovery-not
the stop of Fascism or Nazism!
 U.S. as a whole-want to STAY OUT of
European disputes!
 Disarmament, arms control, and
international agreements.
Time line of critical
events leading the
United States into war.
The Rise of Militarism in Japan
 In 1931-Japan attacks Manchuria (region
of China)
U.S. Response
 Said harsh words but took no action!
Fascism in Italy
 Italy takes over
Ethiopia (1935)
– League of
Nations doesn’t
stop them (only
offers sanctions)
U.S. Response
 Neutrality Acts of 1935 Forbade the sale of arms to militarily
aggressive nations
 Prohibited American travel on ships of
countries at war
 No loans to countries at war
The Axis Powers are Formed
 Japan signs a military agreement with
Italy and Germany-the Axis Powers
(1936)
Hitler Violates the Treaty of
Versailles
 1938, moved into Austria and declared it
part of Germany (annexed)
 Great Britain and France condemn actions,
but do nothing!
The Munich Pact-1938
 Hitler and Chamberlain
meet to discuss the
Sudetenland (other
land that Hitler now
wants).
 Chamberlain
appeased Hitler and
gave him the land.
 Hitler vowed that his
conquests were over.
U.S. Response
 Roosevelt praised Chamberlain for
maintaining peace.
The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression
Pact (1939)
 Hitler wants Poland
 Soviet Union shares a border with Poland
– Stalin asks for help from Great Britain and
France
– They say no
 Stalin is mad, signs a non aggression pact with
Hitler so they will leave each other alone
U.S. Response
 Roosevelt attempts to send messages of
peace to Italy and Germany, but without
success.
World War II Begins
 Hitler invades
Poland 1939
 Great Britain and
France declare war
on Germany
U.S. Response
 “Cash and Carry” (1939)-the U.S. would
help Britain and France if they purchased
American arms with cash and transported
them across the Atlantic.
The Atlantic Charter
 By 1940, Hitler was in control of much of
Eastern Europe.
 Great Britain was afraid
 Winston Churchill (British new Prime
Minister) and FDR meet on a warship to
create a statement-the Atlantic Charter.
 They pledged to seek no gains in territory
and to support the right of all peoples to
choose their own form of government.
U.S. Response
 Lend-Lease ActLend Great
Britain supplies to
fight off Hitler
Will the United
States get involved?
What gets us in?
Why?
December 7th, 1941
The Attack of Pearl Harbor-by
Japan
Sunk or Damaged 18
battleships
350 Planes Destroyed or
Damaged
2,400 People were killed
1,178 Were Wounded
Attack on Pearl Harbor
 Why did Japan attack?
-The US stops selling oil to Japan (they
needed this to expand)
United States shortly after declares war on
Japan. Three days later, Germany and Italy
declare war on the United States.
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
 How will the United States fight a war against
Japan and Germany at the same time?
 Which one is the biggest threat?
 Will we (the Allies) be victorious right away…or will
it take time?
 What was a major turning point in the war?
 How will the war affect Americans at home?
 How will the war impact the lives of JapaneseAmericans in the United States?