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1-12-2018 Road to WWII AIM: To what extent was World War II inevitable?

1-12-2018 Road to WWII AIM: To what extent was World War II inevitable?. Do Now: Compare and Contrast Hitler and Mussolini. Italian Fascism was much less violent and repressive than the Nazi variety The state’s power over the lives of most Italians was not extensive

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1-12-2018 Road to WWII AIM: To what extent was World War II inevitable?

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  1. 1-12-2018 Road to WWIIAIM: To what extent was World War II inevitable? Do Now: Compare and Contrast Hitler and Mussolini.

  2. Italian Fascism was much less violent and repressive than the Nazi variety • The state’s power over the lives of most Italians was not extensive • Mussolini was not successful in reshaping the attitudes and ideas of most Italians • Much of industry, the army, the Church, and the bureaucracy was not thoroughly “taken over” by the Fascists • Nonetheless, Hitler was inspired by Mussolini’s example, methods and successes

  3. Japan Seeks An Empire • 1920’s Japan becomes more democratic • Except, civilian leaders had little control over military. • Military leaders only report to Emperor. • Bitter, Japan gets less territory than they wanted from Treaty of Versailles. • Global Depression enables Japanese military to take control of the country. • Restores control to military with Emperor symbol of state power.

  4. INVASION OF MANCHURIA • Japan’s actions were the 1st to ignite WWII in 1931 when they invaded Manchuria • Manchuria was a wealthy manufacturing/textile area in N. China • Japanese forces swept into northern China in 1937 • After almost destroying Shanghai, Japanese troops committed what was called "The Rape of Nanjing." A period of two months, the Japanese soldiers brutally murdered up to 250,000 Chinese civilians and raped up to 80,000 women and girls.

  5. League of Nations • Established as a result of WWI (Pres. Wilson) • International peace organization. • Included all major democracies except U.S. • L of N protest Japanese aggression-Japan withdraws from it. • Why did the League of Nations fail to maintain peace?

  6. INVASION OF ETHIOPIA • By Il Duce in October 1935 • Effort to build a glorious Italian empire • Revenge for Italy’s defeat in 1890s by the Ethiopians • This time the Ethiopian army was no match against the Italian army • The League of Nations merely condemned the attack “Please Don’t do that” • Britain and France hoped that appeasing Mussolini would help keep peace in Europe…will it?

  7. How did Hitler violate the Treaty of Versaille? V#1

  8. INVASION OF THE RHINELAND V#2 • March 7, 1936 • It was the last chance to stop Hitler, but Britain and France are not prepared to fight. Why are Britain and France unprepared to fight? • It marked an important turning point: • Strengthened Hitler’s power and prestige within Germany • Changed the balance of power in Germany’s favor • Encouraged Hitler to begin a program of military and territorial expansion.

  9. ROME-BERLIN AXIS • In October 1936 • Alliance between Germany and Italy • Expected their alliance to become the axis around which Europe would rotate • A month later, Germany also made an agreement with Japan • Germany+Italy+Japan= AXIS POWERS

  10. ANNEXATION OF AUSTRIA V#3 • The Fuhrer declared Germany needed more lebensraum “living Room” in order to grow • March 1938: Anschluss, or “union,” between Austria and Germany • Part of Hitler’s motivation for taking Austria was that he was born in Austria • Once again, France and Britain did nothing in response to Hitler’s move

  11. SUDETENLAND • A mountainous region of western Czechoslovakia • Hitler demanded this area, because it was inhabited by about 3 million German-speaking people • September 1938: Hitler suddenly demanded that Czechoslovakia give up the Sudetenland • Hitler threatened to invade the Sudetenland by October 1st

  12. Check For Understanding • The Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and Hitler’s rebuilding of the German military in 1935 demonstrate the (1) success of defensive alliances (2) fear of communist expansion (3) support for the Treaty of Versailles (4) failure of the League of Nations

  13. Based on the information provided by the diagram, which statement is a valid conclusion about the 1930s? (1)The United States led international peacekeeping efforts. (2) Aggression led to the start of World War II. (3) The actions of Italy, Germany, and Japan united Europe. (4) Economic and social upheaval led to the rise of democracy in Asia.

  14. Activity • Silent Debate-slide to your row partner. • On the back of this sheet, you and your partner will debate: WAS APPEASEMENT THE BEST POLICY IN DEALING WITH THE AGGRESSORS OF THE 1930s? Pro-Appeasement/ Against Appeasement. Explain why you support or are against this policy.

  15. MUNICH AGREEMENT“Peace in our Time” • September 29, 1938 • Hitler(Germany), Chamberlain(Great Britain), Mussolini(Italy), Daladier(France) • Hitler promised that the Sudetenland was his last territorial claim • In exchange, Hitler pledged to respect Czech new borders • Britain and France agreed to Hitler’s demand: POLICY OF APPEASEMENT Chamberlain- “There will be Peace in our Time” • 6 months later, Hitler’s troops marched into Czechoslovakia

  16. POLICY OF “APPEASEMENT” • Attempting to please someone in order to avoid conflict • Britain and France did not take a firm stand against fascist aggression • They made concessions to the Fascists in hopes of keeping peace “The Spineless leaders of Democracy”

  17. The Nazi-SovietNon-Aggression Pact • Non-aggression pact: a pledge not to attack each other • In August 1939 between Hitler and Stalin • They privately agreed to divide Eastern Europe • Hitler wanted to avoid a two-front war • Stalin needed time to rebuild his Military

  18. INVASION OF POLAND • On April 28, 1939, Hitler announced his plans to take back the Polish corridor • On September 1, 1939, Germany invaded Poland, sending in dive-bombers, tanks, and troops • Blitzkrieg: “lightning war,” or sudden, massive attack • On September 3rd, Britain and France declared war on Germany and began mobilizing for war. WWII officially started. • By the end of September 1939, Poland was conquered

  19. Attempting to please someone to avoid conflict is called? Appeasement First act of aggression Invasion of Manchuria Name the countries that make up the Axis Powers Germany+Italy+Japan Famous quote at the Munich Conference “There will be peace in our time” Reason Hitler signed a treaty with Stalin To Avoid a Two front war Translate the word “Blitzkrieg” Lightning War EXC Review

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