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Jumpstart AssignmentJumpstart AssignmentWhat does this cartoon suggest about Hitler and his What does this cartoon suggest about Hitler and his enemies (the “leaders of democracy”)?enemies (the “leaders of democracy”)?

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ReviewReview TimelineTimeline Notes: America’s Move Towards WarNotes: America’s Move Towards War

Timeline – Leading to WW2Timeline – Leading to WW2 Hitler becomes Chancellor of GermanyHitler becomes Chancellor of Germany Mussolini becomes “Mussolini becomes “il duceil duce” of Italy” of Italy Japan attacks Manchuria, ChinaJapan attacks Manchuria, China Rape of NanjingRape of Nanjing Germany invades the Saar and Rhineland regions of FranceGermany invades the Saar and Rhineland regions of France Mussolini invades EthiopiaMussolini invades Ethiopia Hitler invades AustriaHitler invades Austria Hitler takes over Sudetenland (part of Czechoslovakia)Hitler takes over Sudetenland (part of Czechoslovakia) Britain, France and Germany agree to the Munich PactBritain, France and Germany agree to the Munich Pact Hitler and Stalin agree to the Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression PactHitler and Stalin agree to the Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression Pact Hitler invades PolandHitler invades Poland Hitler takes over Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, and LuxembourgHitler takes over Denmark, Norway, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg Hitler invades FranceHitler invades France British troops evacuate DunkirkBritish troops evacuate Dunkirk Hitler begins air assault on Great BritainHitler begins air assault on Great Britain German U-boats attack American shipsGerman U-boats attack American ships Germany invades Soviet UnionGermany invades Soviet Union

Today’s Plan 12-3-10Today’s Plan 12-3-10 Jumpstart AssignmentJumpstart Assignment Review Timeline – The Lead Up to WarReview Timeline – The Lead Up to War Dr. Seuss and WW2Dr. Seuss and WW2 Assignment – Create Your Own WW2 Political Assignment – Create Your Own WW2 Political

CartoonCartoon

January 1933: Hitler became January 1933: Hitler became Chancellor of GermanyChancellor of Germany

Hitler soon ordered a programme of Hitler soon ordered a programme of rearming Germanyrearming Germany

Hitler visits a factory and is enthusiastically greeted. Many Germans were grateful for jobs after the misery of he depression years.

March 1936: German troops marched March 1936: German troops marched into the Rhinelandinto the Rhineland

The Rhineland was a region of Germany that was ‘demilitarised’ after the Treaty of Versailles. Germany was not allowed to have troops in the region.

Hitler’s actions showed how he was willing to directly challenge the treaty (Versailles).

March 1938: Nazi Germany March 1938: Nazi Germany annexed Austriaannexed Austria

Again, this went against the terms of the Treaty of Versailles which banned Germany from uniting with Austria.

However, the arrival of German troops was met with great enthusiasm by many Austrian people.

March 1939: Germany invaded March 1939: Germany invaded CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia

Hitler had ordered the Hitler had ordered the occupation of a part of occupation of a part of Czechoslovakia known as Czechoslovakia known as the the Sudetenland Sudetenland (in October (in October 1938). Many hoped that that 1938). Many hoped that that this would be the last this would be the last conquest of the Nazis. conquest of the Nazis.

Hitler and Stalin (the Russian leader) signed a ‘non-aggression pact’.

They promised that neither country would attack the other in the event of war.

As part of the deal, Hitler promised Stalin part of Poland, which he planned to invade soon.

August 1939: Germany and Russia signed a non-aggression pact

This photo shows the Russian foreign minister signing the pact, whilst Stalin stands smiling in the background

The non-aggression pact was surprising. Hitler and Stalin were seen as natural enemies. The non-aggression pact was surprising. Hitler and Stalin were seen as natural enemies.

When Hitler talked of taking over new land for Germany, many thought that he meant When Hitler talked of taking over new land for Germany, many thought that he meant Russia. Russia.

Hitler also hated Communism, the form of government in RussiaHitler also hated Communism, the form of government in Russia

HitlerStalin

But, the pact allowed Germany to march into Poland without But, the pact allowed Germany to march into Poland without fear of an attack from Russia. fear of an attack from Russia.

On September 1On September 1stst, 1939, Germany invaded Poland and started a , 1939, Germany invaded Poland and started a War with Britain and France.War with Britain and France.

A German A German blitzkrieg blitzkrieg (sudden attack) quickly defeated Polish (sudden attack) quickly defeated Polish armies.armies.

September 1939: Germany invaded Poland

German troops marching into Warsaw, the capital of Poland.

May 1940: Germany turned west and May 1940: Germany turned west and invaded France and the Netherlandsinvaded France and the Netherlands

In May 1940, Germany In May 1940, Germany used used BlitzkriegBlitzkrieg tactics to tactics to attack France and the attack France and the Netherlands.Netherlands.

British troops were forced British troops were forced to retreat from the beaches to retreat from the beaches of of DunkirkDunkirk in northern in northern France.France.

Captured British troops, May 1940

By June 1940, France had surrendered to the By June 1940, France had surrendered to the GermansGermans

Britain and their leader Britain and their leader Winston Churchill Winston Churchill now now stood alone as the last remaining enemy of Hitler’s stood alone as the last remaining enemy of Hitler’s Germany in Western Europe.Germany in Western Europe.

Adolf Hitler tours Paris after his successful invasion.

U.S. IsolationismU.S. Isolationism Neutrality Act of 1935 Neutrality Act of 1935 – prohibits American’s – prohibits American’s

from selling weapons or loaning money to from selling weapons or loaning money to warring countrieswarring countries

Neutrality Act of 1939 Neutrality Act of 1939 – allowed a cash-and-– allowed a cash-and-carry provisioncarry provision

Land-Lease Act of 1941 Land-Lease Act of 1941 - “all aid short of war.”- “all aid short of war.” Atlantic Charter Atlantic Charter – Roosevelt meets with – Roosevelt meets with

Churchill and agrees to “general security.”Churchill and agrees to “general security.”

September 1940September 1940

Germany, Italy and Germany, Italy and Japan sign the Japan sign the Triparte Pact Triparte Pact and and became allies became allies known as the AXIS.known as the AXIS.

September 1940-May 1941: September 1940-May 1941: the Blitzthe Blitz

For the following nine months, the For the following nine months, the German air force (German air force (LuftwaffeLuftwaffe) ) launched repeated bombing raids launched repeated bombing raids on British towns and cities. This on British towns and cities. This was known as was known as the BLITZ the BLITZ and was and was an attempt to bomb Britain into an attempt to bomb Britain into submission.submission.

Operation Barbarossa, June 1941Operation Barbarossa, June 1941

But in May, 1941, Hitler ordered a change of tactics. He But in May, 1941, Hitler ordered a change of tactics. He decided to halt the bombing of Britain and launch an decided to halt the bombing of Britain and launch an attack against Russia. He betrayed Stalin and ignored attack against Russia. He betrayed Stalin and ignored the promises he had made.the promises he had made.

This was a bold move that would prove to be an This was a bold move that would prove to be an important turning point in the War.important turning point in the War.

TasksTasksFirst, use the timeline to indicate the order of First, use the timeline to indicate the order of events on your World War II maps.events on your World War II maps.

Then answer the following questions:Then answer the following questions:4)4) In what ways did Hitler ignore the Treaty of In what ways did Hitler ignore the Treaty of

Versailles?Versailles?5)5) At what stage do you think other countries should At what stage do you think other countries should

have attempted to stop Hitler by using force? Why have attempted to stop Hitler by using force? Why do you think they did not?do you think they did not?

6)6) How was Hitler able to take over Western Europe How was Hitler able to take over Western Europe so quickly?so quickly?

7)7) Why did he create problems for the German army Why did he create problems for the German army by deciding to invade Russia?by deciding to invade Russia?