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The Start of WWII: The War Unfolds and Its Global Consequences

World War II marked a catastrophic chapter in history, leading to an estimated 50-70 million deaths. Initiated on September 1, 1939, with Germany's invasion of Poland, the conflict reshaped nations and ideologies. The Nazi regime, led by Hitler, aggressively expanded, collaborating with the USSR under a nonaggression pact. This period saw cities reduced to rubble as Britain and France declared war in response to Nazi aggression. The war’s devastating impact was felt globally, forever altering the course of history and leaving a legacy of destruction and resolve.

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The Start of WWII: The War Unfolds and Its Global Consequences

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  1. WW2 #2: The War Begins! • Millions more will be injured • Cities will be reduced to rubble • Entire globe will change…… WW2 #1: pg 446 #1 5 Week Grades = WED! This war will be the deadliest of all – anywhere from 50-70 million people – soldiers and civilians - (non-soldiers) will die

  2. Nazi Germany • Leader: • Title: • Type of Gov: • Totalitarian • Symbol: • Greeting: • Master Race: • Blamed: • Goal: • Why?

  3. By 1939 • Hitler has taken over Austria & all of Czech. • Wants Poland – lost it in WW1 • Nonaggression Pact: Hitler & Stalin (USSR) agree not to fight • Secretly promise to share Poland & USSR gets some of its land back it lost in WW1

  4. Blitzkrieg: lightening war • Sept 1, 1939: Germany attacks Poland • Aerial bombing • Tanks & troops invade • Poland crumbles

  5. World’s Response • Britain & France declare war on Germany (stop appeasement!) • USSR moves into eastern part of Poland • Annexes (takes) 4 countries: • Finland puts up a fight! But lose! Both Nazi Germany & Communist USSR are totalitarian states aggressively invading their neighboring countries. Who should the Western European countries declare war on?

  6. WW2 #3: Hitler Youth • Answer questions #1, 2, 3 • under Hitler Youth: #1, 3 – 8 • under Using Your Knowledge: answer question #2 – give 3 reasons how young people were indoctrinated(taught to believe only 1 right way) to become perfect Nazis

  7. Review • Blitzkrieg means… • The invasion of this country starts WW2 • Germany teams up with this country & begin to take over parts of Eastern Europe

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