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Chapter 27 The Deepening of the European Crisis: World War II Prelude to War (1933-1939) The Role of Hitler Germany needed more land to support a larger population and be a great power Hitler firmly believed in Lebensraum (living space) Hitler: Russian Revolution created conditions for Germany to expand east Bolshevik seizure of power left Russia weak Russia could be resettled by German peasants using Slavic slave labor Hitler?s expansionist ambitions initially supported by conservative elite eventually realized that Nazi policy went far beyond previous goals Hitler?s ability to be both ideologue and opportunist Hitler periodically deviated from Mein Kampf foreign policy goals always returned to basic ideological plans for racial supremacy The ?Diplomatic Revolution? (1933-1936)

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Big Three: Churchill, Truman and Stalin meet in Potsdam, Germany in July 1945. Truman informed of successful test of bomb. Big Three demand unconditional surrender from Japanese or new weapon would be used. Some suggest that Truman was warning Stalin if he didn?t follow through with the decisions at Yalta, it could happen to the Soviet Union. potsdam atomic bomb Atomic bomb dropped on these two cities: Hiroshima 80,000 to 100,000 killed Nagasaki 65,000 to 80,000 killed Arguments for use Japanese refused to surrender. It was estimated an invasion similar to D-Day was needed to bring the war to an end. US officials estimated conquest of Japan?s empire would last an additional 18 months to 2 years.

world war ii vocabulary

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World War II (1920-1945) 315. Good Neighbor Policy: withdrawal of American troops from foreign nations (especially Latin America) to improve international relations and unite western hemisphere; Clark Memorandum(rebukes the ?big stick?); peaceful resolution of Mexican oil fields 316. Isolationism in 1920s & 1930s: Americans concerned with economic depression; sought to avoid European involvement, no apparent immediate threats 317. Neutrality Acts, 1935-37: prohibited aiding of belligerent nations,?banned civilian involvement; limited power of president during international war, built up armed forces 318. Quarantine Speech, 1937: FDR encouraged democracies to quarantine their opponents (economic embargos); criticized by isolationists

Chapter 15 and 16 World History Patterns of Interaction

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2nd Semester Comp ? 3rd Quarter info Chapter 15 ? Years of Crisis (1919-1939) Section 1: Postwar Uncertainty Setting the State WW1 shattered Enlightenment believes of reason and traditional beliefs. Science and Technology up. Society more open. Reflected uncertain times. A New Revolution in Science Impact of Einstein?s Theory of Relativity Einstein-determined speed of light. Relative motion ? Theory of Relativity. Science changed how people viewed world, replaced old beliefs. Influence of Freudian Psychology Sigmund Freud ? human behavior irrational, people seek pleasure. Weakened faith in reason Literature in the 1920s

Book Theif Themes

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Major Themes in The Book Thief The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is a complex story involving lives of numerous characters in a harsh reality of Nazi regime. The three major themes in The Book Thief are Propaganda and Censorship, Humanity and Dehumanization, and Abandonment and Survivor?s Guilt.

Velodrome Du Hiver incident

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1 The Roundup at the Velodrome Du Hiver ?Operation Spring Wind? The actions completed on July 16, 1942 in Paris, France will be remembered forever. The events that occurred in the Velodrome du Hiver will forever affect Jewish families and communities in France, and around the world. The roundup executed by the French Duchy police had many consequences in France, however it is generally little known today.

Conferences

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Analyzing the World War II Conference What basic wartime strategy was decided at the December 22, 1941, meeting of Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt? On December 22, 1941, in meeting of Prime Minister Churchill and President Roosevelt, they decided to concentrate on weakening the Axis Powers and contain Japan until they had enough military success in Europe to attack Japan. What possible reason could the Soviets give for breaking off relations with the Polish government-in-exile? The Soviets broke off relations with the Polish government-in-exile for the reason that they turned towards a democratic system. The USSR was communist and wanted Poland to return to a communist style of government.

World War II Study Guide

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WWII Study Guide Events Leading to WWII Japanese Aggression Reasons* Wanted Raw Materials and Markets Needed living space for growing population Wanted less dependence on foreign goods/materials Manchuria (1931) China protested with the LON LON sided with China Result ? Japan withdrew from LON China (1937) Eastern and Southern Chinese Cities (Nanking) Began 8 year fight for control of China Italian Aggression 1934 ? Ethiopia Reasons: power and prestige Ethiopia appeals to LON LON applied economic sanctions - failed 1936 Ethiopia annexed 1939 Albania Reasons ? control of Adriatic Sea; expansionist policies After observing the Appeasement policies of Britain and France towards Germany?s invasion of Czechoslovakia, Italy decided to invade Spanish Civil War

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