The war conflicts began earlier, it involved the vast majority of the worlds countries. Results america and russia emerge as 2 super powers to dominate the world for the next 45 years. World war 2 was a battle between two groups of countries. Read a brief overview of the historical period, or longer summaries of major events. This list is an overview of the most popular reasons that are cited as the root causes of world war 1.
Postcivil war windowofsunshineclosedas southernstateswereredeemed,jimcrow. This inquiry is expected to take four to six 40minute class. Completed notes world war ii 1939 1945 historical context. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of world war ii 19391945. Hitler was never an officer and was wounded in leg c.
The road to war the rise of dictators bitterness over the outcome of world war i and serious economic problems led to the rise of dictators in several countries. They are most easily seen if you download instead of view them. Allies vs axis powers causes of second world war 19391945 1 humiliation by the. World war ii educational materials student handouts. Hitler made one last big push at the ardenne forest. Lg causes of wwii 4 3 2 1 in addition to a 3 student was able to explain and analyze how wwii started. Civil war powerpoint cloze notes civil war scavenger hunt ii. Treaty of versailles treaty that ended wwi germany had to take a greater share of blame and punishment for wwi. Military and civilian deaths during world war ii for the allied and the axis powers. Humanenvironment interaction advances in technology have increased the destructive effects of war on people and on the regions in which they live. Understanding world war ii through the eyes of german soldiers. For many decades after the end of world war ii wwii, a broad popular narrativereinforced.
World war ii, or the second world war often abbreviated as wwii or ww2 or the end of the end of the war to end all wars, was a global war fought from 1939note nazi germanys invasion of poland is generally accepted as the start date of. This is an eightpage outline on the second world war for high school students. The war in the pacific, however, was far from over, and the japanese fought harder as allied forces moved closer to their home islands. After germany was defeated, the allies would focus on japan. Germany was divided, and stalin began menacing neighbors. Selection file type icon file name description size revision time user.
These two studies remain some of our favorite memories from our oldest child. Heres the other project we completed that same semester, and it fascinated our oldest son so much that he became a little world war ii expert over the span of just a couple of months. The first world war itself sowed the seeds for second world war, primarily because of the humiliating treaty of versailles. World war ii, 19391945 community unit school district 200. The reason why war erupted is actually much more complicated than a simple list of causes. World war ii also known as the second world war, was a global war that lasted from september 1, 1939 to september 2, 1945. The publication dates are shown for the most recent editions listed in books in. The main combatants were the axis powers germany, italy. Adolf hitler and other ruthless dictators rose to power by taking advantage of peoples fear. Dissatisfaction with the versailles treaty, the war guilt clause, the question of protection, problems created by new nationalist. Growth expanded opportunity, while economic instability led to new efforts to reform u.
Chapter 24 world war ii economic systems nations have sometimes sought to obtain the raw materials and other resources they need for industrial growth by conquering or controlling other regions. The soviets expected to win a quick victory, so they were not prepared for winter fighting. Learn all about the events that changed the lives of millions in our world war 2 facts. Or did it actually started when japan invaded manchuria in 1931, or at the very latest when the japanese invaded china in 1937, because they didnt stop fighting until 1945. Students will also discuss americas attempt to stay neutral during the early years of the war. World war ii, 19391945 the allies defeat the axis powers, the jewish people suffer through the holocaust, and europe and japan are devastated by world war ii. Analyze the ways americans and government responded to war, and evaluate wwi as a major turning point in united states history. When you do that, you will get the ability to run through the notes slide by slide with all of the picturesinformation on the slide with no adjustments necessary. The end of world war ii created new tensions between the allies. Army in world war iihighlights the major ground force campaigns during the six years of the war, offers suggestions for further reading, and provides americans an opportunity to learn about the armys role in world war ii. Taking notes cause first blitzkrieg allies stranded at dunkirk lendlease act effect. World war ii unit powerpoint kyrene school district. The treaty of versailles was between germany and allied countries that established germanys role and punishment for their part in world war ii. Then again, you could also argue 1933, when hitler took power, or 1941, when.
Continue your study of world war ii 19391945 with these useful links. After wwi, much of europe was left in ruins, especially germany. Pay 33 billion dollars in reparations to the winners of wwi. Eisenhower addresses troops preparing to invade france june 1944. The road to world war ii the rise of dictators in europe and asia directions. Cold war and us society 19501975 19501975 powerpoint cloze notes civil rights and the 1950s crash course video. While there was a chain of events that directly led to the fighting, the actual root causes are much deeper and part of continued debate and discussion. These free educational materials are designed for junior and senior high school world history classes, particularly the powerpoint presentations, outlines, and writing exercises. However, some items have universal appeal for k12, such as certain puzzles, maps, and images. Student was able to explain the reasons why wwii started. Handouts and class materials west babylon junior high school. Letters and diaries, as opposed to oral history, remove the potential for post war. I recently mentioned a project we completed five or six years ago covering the industrial revolution through the great depression. World war ii and its aftermath 1931 1955 chapter summary continued section 5.
They formed two opposing military alliances, the allies and the axis. With regard to the outbreak of world war two the following events are seen as being contributing factors. Notes world war ii when world war ii began in 1939, there was little enthusiasm, not even a noble slogan about the glory of war. World war ii, conflict that involved virtually every part of the world during 193945. A brief history of world war ii army center of military history. The truman doctrine stated the united states would resist soviet expansion. The events that contribute to the break out of war can be divided into long term causes, short term causes and a trigger event. Mobilization for the war effort was a major element in americas recovery from the great. Use a chart to identify the effects of some of the early events of. Although other european countries recovered quickly, the great. African americans served bravely and with distinction in every theater of world. The personal writings of german prisoners of war pows in the united states during world war ii have the potential to generate a unique understanding of the internment experience of the average german soldier. A short summary of history sparknotess world war ii 19391945. Identify and analyze the causes and effects of the world war ii.
It begins by looking at germany, italy, the soviet union, france, and the united states in the years leading up to world war ii, then the countrys entry into the global conflict. While world war ii continues to absorb the interest of military schol ars and historians. Almost from the moment that germany invaded the soviet union in june 1941, russian leader joseph stalin demanded the opening of a western front to relieve. Why was the us on the winning side of world war ii. Get ready to write your paper on world war ii 19391945. Students will begin by focusing on the causes of world war ii and analyzing the rise of dictators in europe.
On nov 11, 1918, germany agreed to an armistice angered hitler. Many saw the war as a continuation of the problems created in world war i. We have seen the causes and consequences of the first world war in the last post. Attached are pdf files of the lecture notes for the book. Dictators threaten world peace rise of rulers with total power in europe and asia led to wwii dictators of the 1930s and 1940s changed the course of history. In september 1939, britain entered into what would become the worlds most devastating war to date.
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