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World War IIWorld War II
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Chapter 16Chapter 16
World War LoomsWorld War Looms
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Section One: Section One: Dictators Threaten Dictators Threaten
PeacePeace
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CommunismCommunism Definition: an economic and political Definition: an economic and political
system based on one-party government system based on one-party government and state ownership of property. and state ownership of property.
In the 1930’s communism only existed in In the 1930’s communism only existed in the Soviet Union (USSR/Russia)the Soviet Union (USSR/Russia)
Far left of political spectrum Far left of political spectrum
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FascismFascismDefinition: a political philosophy that Definition: a political philosophy that
advocated a strong, centralized, advocated a strong, centralized, nationalistic government headed by a nationalistic government headed by a powerful dictatorpowerful dictator
In the 1930’s fascism existed in Italy, In the 1930’s fascism existed in Italy, Germany & SpainGermany & Spain
Far right of political spectrumFar right of political spectrum
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Joseph Stalin:" the man of steel”Joseph Stalin:" the man of steel”Soviet Union (Russia)Soviet Union (Russia)
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StalinStalin Took power in 1924 after Lenin diedTook power in 1924 after Lenin died Stamped out private enterprise Stamped out private enterprise State ownership of propertyState ownership of property Turned Soviet Union into police stateTurned Soviet Union into police state Used five year plans to industrialize the Soviet Used five year plans to industrialize the Soviet
UnionUnion By 1939 became third largest industrial power By 1939 became third largest industrial power
after the U.S. & Germanyafter the U.S. & Germany Great Purge of the 1930’s killed ten’s of Great Purge of the 1930’s killed ten’s of
thousands of Communist Party officials & military thousands of Communist Party officials & military officers officers
Killed 8 to 13 million people from 1924 to 1953Killed 8 to 13 million people from 1924 to 1953
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Benito MussoliniBenito Mussolini ItalyItaly
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Benito MussoliniBenito Mussolini“Il Duce” (the chief)“Il Duce” (the chief)
Established Fascist Party in 1921Established Fascist Party in 1921 Came to power in 1922Came to power in 1922 Military expansionism Military expansionism Extreme Nationalism Extreme Nationalism Charismatic leaderCharismatic leader Private property with strong Private property with strong
government controlsgovernment controls Anti- CommunistAnti- Communist
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Adolf HitlerAdolf Hitler ”der F ”der Fuuhrer” (the leader)hrer” (the leader)
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AdolfAdolf HitlerHitler
Joins National Socialist German Joins National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi Party) in 1919Workers Party (Nazi Party) in 1919
Nazi party wins most votes in 1932 Nazi party wins most votes in 1932 electionelection
Appointed chancellor in January of Appointed chancellor in January of 19331933
Ended the Weimar Republic & Ended the Weimar Republic & established the Third Reich established the Third Reich
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Adolf HitlerAdolf HitlerHis book His book Mien Kamph Mien Kamph (My Struggle) (My Struggle)
laid out his planslaid out his plans
1.1. Extreme nationalist and wanted to Extreme nationalist and wanted to join all German speaking people join all German speaking people into one empire. (Third Reich)into one empire. (Third Reich)
2.2. Germans (Aryans) were the master Germans (Aryans) were the master racerace
3.3. Lebensraum (living space): the land Lebensraum (living space): the land the Germans were entitled tothe Germans were entitled to
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JapanJapan Nationalist military leaders take Nationalist military leaders take
control of government control of government
Hideki Tojo – becomes Prime MinisterHideki Tojo – becomes Prime Minister
Invades and conquers Chinese Invades and conquers Chinese province of Manchuria (1931) province of Manchuria (1931)
Japan leaves the League of Nations Japan leaves the League of Nations
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Aggression inAggression in EuropeEurope Germany leaves the League of Germany leaves the League of
Nations (1933)Nations (1933)
Officially begins military buildup in Officially begins military buildup in violation of Treaty of Versailles violation of Treaty of Versailles (1935)(1935)
Sends troops (army) into Rhineland Sends troops (army) into Rhineland (1936) (1936)
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Aggression in EuropeAggression in Europe Italy invades and conquers Ethiopia Italy invades and conquers Ethiopia
(1935-1936)(1935-1936)
League of Nations imposes League of Nations imposes ineffective economic boycott of Italyineffective economic boycott of Italy
Haile Selassie: Ethiopian EmperorHaile Selassie: Ethiopian Emperor““It is us today. It will be you tomorrow” It is us today. It will be you tomorrow”
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American IsolationismAmerican Isolationism
Strong antiwar feelings ( poll taken in Strong antiwar feelings ( poll taken in 1937 stated 70% thought we should 1937 stated 70% thought we should not have entered WWI)not have entered WWI)
Neutrality Acts: no arms sales or Neutrality Acts: no arms sales or loans to nations at war (1935-36) loans to nations at war (1935-36)
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Neutrality Breaks DownNeutrality Breaks Down Spanish Civil War: Germany & Italy Spanish Civil War: Germany & Italy
assist Spanish fascists (Francisco assist Spanish fascists (Francisco Franco) in war. Many Americans Franco) in war. Many Americans sympathize with Republican sympathize with Republican government (1936-39)government (1936-39)
Japan attacks China. U.S. sends Japan attacks China. U.S. sends supplies to China (Roosevelt uses supplies to China (Roosevelt uses loophole in law) (1937) loophole in law) (1937)
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Section TwoSection Two
War in EuropeWar in Europe
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AustriaAustria
March, 1938March, 1938
German troops march into German troops march into Austria unopposed and Austria unopposed and Anschluss (union) is Anschluss (union) is declared the two German declared the two German speaking nations. speaking nations.
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CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia
Spring of 1938Spring of 1938
German media starts propaganda German media starts propaganda campaign declaring that the campaign declaring that the German speaking population of German speaking population of the Czech province Sudetenland the Czech province Sudetenland is being abused by the Czech’sis being abused by the Czech’s
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Munich ConferenceMunich Conference
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Munich ConferenceMunich Conference Hitler invites the leaders France & Hitler invites the leaders France &
Great Britain to meet with him in Great Britain to meet with him in Munich, Germany to settle the Munich, Germany to settle the Sudetenland problemSudetenland problem
Hitler promises peace for the Hitler promises peace for the SudetenlandSudetenland
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Munich PactMunich Pact Neville Chamberlain: Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain: Prime Minister
of Great Britainof Great Britain Edouard Daladier: Premier of FranceEdouard Daladier: Premier of France Both agree to give Germany the Both agree to give Germany the
Sudetenland in exchange for” last Sudetenland in exchange for” last territorial demand” promise from territorial demand” promise from HitlerHitler
Munich Pact is signed in September Munich Pact is signed in September 1938 1938
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““Peace in Our Time”Peace in Our Time” Prime Minister ChamberlainPrime Minister Chamberlain
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CzechoslovakiaCzechoslovakia Germany invades & annexes Germany invades & annexes
Czechoslovakia, March 1939Czechoslovakia, March 1939
Britain & France do Britain & France do nothing nothing
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Nazis-Soviet Nonaggression Nazis-Soviet Nonaggression PactPact
Germany and Soviet Union sign Germany and Soviet Union sign nonaggression pact August 23, 1939nonaggression pact August 23, 1939
Enables Germany to avoid two front Enables Germany to avoid two front warwar
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PolandPoland
Germany invades Poland Germany invades Poland September 1, 1939September 1, 1939
Britain & France declare Britain & France declare war on Germany war on Germany September 3, 1939 September 3, 1939
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PolandPoland
Soviet Union invades Poland Soviet Union invades Poland on September 17, 1939 per on September 17, 1939 per the secret agreement in the the secret agreement in the Nazis-Soviet Pact (Soviet Nazis-Soviet Pact (Soviet Union annexes (takes over) Union annexes (takes over) 1/3 of Poland) 1/3 of Poland)
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BlitzkriegBlitzkrieg
Blitzkrieg = lightning war = the Blitzkrieg = lightning war = the use of highly mobile land use of highly mobile land forces, supported by air forces, supported by air forces to break through an forces to break through an enemies defenses enemies defenses
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Maginot LineMaginot Line French defensive line built between 1929 French defensive line built between 1929
& 1940 that extended from the Swiss & 1940 that extended from the Swiss border to the border of Luxemburgborder to the border of Luxemburg
British & French wait for Germans to British & French wait for Germans to attack (“Phony War” or “Sitzkrieg”) attack (“Phony War” or “Sitzkrieg”)
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The Germans AttackThe Germans Attack April 9, 1940: Germany invades April 9, 1940: Germany invades
Denmark & NorwayDenmark & Norway May 10, 1940: Germany attacks May 10, 1940: Germany attacks
Holland, Belgium, Luxemburg, and Holland, Belgium, Luxemburg, and FranceFrance
Germans break through French Germans break through French defenses & trap British Army at defenses & trap British Army at Dunkirk Dunkirk
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France FallsFrance Falls British Expeditionary Force (BEF) is able to British Expeditionary Force (BEF) is able to
escape back to England from Dunkirkescape back to England from Dunkirk France surrenders June 22, 1940France surrenders June 22, 1940
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““We Shall Never SurrenderWe Shall Never Surrender”” Winston Churchill replaces Winston Churchill replaces
Chamberlain as Prime Chamberlain as Prime Minister of Britain, May 1940Minister of Britain, May 1940
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Charles De GaulleCharles De Gaulle French General who escapes to Britain French General who escapes to Britain
to organize French military resistanceto organize French military resistance
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Battle of BritainBattle of BritainAmerican Eagle SquadronAmerican Eagle Squadron
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Battle of BritainBattle of Britain July 10 thru October 30, 1940July 10 thru October 30, 1940 German Luftwaffe (air force) attacks German Luftwaffe (air force) attacks
Britain in a attempt to destroy the Britain in a attempt to destroy the Royal Air Force (RAF) to clear the Royal Air Force (RAF) to clear the way for German invasion of Britainway for German invasion of Britain
Radar and the new British Hurricane Radar and the new British Hurricane & Spitfire fighters defeat Luftwaffe & Spitfire fighters defeat Luftwaffe
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SectionSection ThreeThree
The The HolocaustHolocaust
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The HolocaustThe Holocaust Nazis believed that the German Nazis believed that the German
people were a superior race (Aryan)people were a superior race (Aryan) Nazis were anti-Semitic (hatred of Nazis were anti-Semitic (hatred of
Jews)Jews) Blamed Jews for all Germany’s & the Blamed Jews for all Germany’s & the
worlds problemsworlds problems
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The HolocaustThe Holocaust April 1933: Hitler takes power and April 1933: Hitler takes power and
orders all Jews to be removed from orders all Jews to be removed from government jobsgovernment jobs
1935: Nuremberg Laws stripped Jews 1935: Nuremberg Laws stripped Jews of civil rights & forced them to wear of civil rights & forced them to wear yellow Star of David yellow Star of David
November 1938: Kristallnacht November 1938: Kristallnacht (“crystal night”) Nazi gangs attack (“crystal night”) Nazi gangs attack Jewish shopsJewish shops
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The HolocaustThe Holocaust America’s ResponseAmerica’s Response Albert Einstein & other notable Jews are Albert Einstein & other notable Jews are
allowed to immigrate to U.S.allowed to immigrate to U.S. Total of 60,000 German Jews allowed to Total of 60,000 German Jews allowed to
immigrate to U.S.immigrate to U.S. Immigration quotas were not increased to Immigration quotas were not increased to
allow more because of U.S. anti- Semitism allow more because of U.S. anti- Semitism & job fears& job fears
German cruise ship St. Louis filled with German cruise ship St. Louis filled with German Jews not allowed to dock in U.S. German Jews not allowed to dock in U.S.
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The HolocaustThe Holocaust
The Final SolutionThe Final Solution Targeted Jews, Gypsies, Jehovah's Targeted Jews, Gypsies, Jehovah's
Witnesses, Freemasons, homosexuals, Witnesses, Freemasons, homosexuals, mentally & physically handicapped.mentally & physically handicapped.
Used genocide (the deliberate & Used genocide (the deliberate & systematic killing of an entire people)systematic killing of an entire people)
Placed its victims in concentration camps Placed its victims in concentration camps & later death camps & later death camps
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A prisoner who has been subjected A prisoner who has been subjected to low pressure experimentation at to low pressure experimentation at the Dachau concentration camp. the Dachau concentration camp.
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The HolocaustThe Holocaust
The Final SolutionThe Final Solution
Six million Jews killedSix million Jews killed
Four million others killedFour million others killed
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Section FourSection Four
America Moves Toward WarAmerica Moves Toward War
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Moving Away from NeutralityMoving Away from Neutrality
Neutrality Acts are modified to allow Neutrality Acts are modified to allow a “cash and carry” provision which a “cash and carry” provision which allowed nations to buy arms if they allowed nations to buy arms if they paid cash & used own ships to paid cash & used own ships to transport themtransport them
Roosevelt argued that helping Britain Roosevelt argued that helping Britain & France was best way to stay out of & France was best way to stay out of warwar
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Tripartite PactTripartite Pact September 1940: Germany, Italy & Japan September 1940: Germany, Italy & Japan
sign mutual defense treaty in which they sign mutual defense treaty in which they agreed to come to each others defense if agreed to come to each others defense if one is attackedone is attacked
Designed to keep America out of war by Designed to keep America out of war by threatening two-ocean warthreatening two-ocean war
Group becomes known as the Group becomes known as the AxisAxis powerspowers
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Building America’s DefensesBuilding America’s Defenses
Defense spending is greatlyDefense spending is greatly
increasedincreased America’s first peacetime draft & one America’s first peacetime draft & one
million men are drafted for a one million men are drafted for a one yearyear
Roosevelt is reelected for third term Roosevelt is reelected for third term in 1940 in 1940
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““The Great Arsenal of Democracy”The Great Arsenal of Democracy”
Lend-Lease PlanLend-Lease Plan Bt late 1940 Britain is out of cash Bt late 1940 Britain is out of cash
& desperately needs more arms& desperately needs more arms
FDR wanted to lend or lease FDR wanted to lend or lease arms to “any country whose arms to “any country whose defense was vital to the United defense was vital to the United States” States”
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Lend-Lease ActLend-Lease Act Lend-Lease Act is passed by Lend-Lease Act is passed by
Congress in 1941 & is allocated Congress in 1941 & is allocated (given) $7 billion(given) $7 billion
Germany invades the Soviet Union Germany invades the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941 & Soviet Union is on June 22, 1941 & Soviet Union is sent U.S. support under Lend–Lease sent U.S. support under Lend–Lease Act Act
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German Wolf PacksGerman Wolf Packs German U-boats (submarines) hunt German U-boats (submarines) hunt
British convoys in the North Atlantic British convoys in the North Atlantic using groups of 15 to 20 U-boats using groups of 15 to 20 U-boats
Sink British shipping faster than they Sink British shipping faster than they can be replaced (April-May 1941)can be replaced (April-May 1941)
June 1941 FDR ordered U.S. Navy to June 1941 FDR ordered U.S. Navy to escort ships half way across Atlantic escort ships half way across Atlantic
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U-boatU-boat
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Planning for WarPlanning for War August of 1941 isolationist try to stop August of 1941 isolationist try to stop
extension of draftextension of draft Draft extension bill passes the House Draft extension bill passes the House
of Representatives by one voteof Representatives by one vote Roosevelt & Churchill secretly meet Roosevelt & Churchill secretly meet
aboard warship off the coast of aboard warship off the coast of Newfoundland Newfoundland
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The Atlantic CharterThe Atlantic CharterOutlines the purpose for fighting warOutlines the purpose for fighting war1. Seek no territorial expansion1. Seek no territorial expansion2. Pursue no territorial changes without the consent of 2. Pursue no territorial changes without the consent of
the inhabitantsthe inhabitants3. Respect the right of the people to choose their own 3. Respect the right of the people to choose their own
form of governmentform of government4. Promote free trade among nations4. Promote free trade among nations5. Encourage international cooperation5. Encourage international cooperation6. Build secure peace based on6. Build secure peace based on freedom from want and fearfreedom from want and fear7. Work for disarmament of aggressors7. Work for disarmament of aggressors8. Establish a “permanent system of general security”8. Establish a “permanent system of general security”
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The Atlantic CharterThe Atlantic Charter The Atlantic Charter becomes the The Atlantic Charter becomes the
becomes the basis for new document becomes the basis for new document called the called the “A Declaration by the “A Declaration by the United Nations”United Nations”
The Declaration is signed by 26 The Declaration is signed by 26
nations including the Soviet Union & nations including the Soviet Union & ChinaChina
These nations become known as the These nations become known as the AlliesAllies
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The Shooting BeginsThe Shooting Begins September 4, 1941: U-boat fires two September 4, 1941: U-boat fires two
torpedoes at the destroyer USS Greertorpedoes at the destroyer USS Greer
FDR gives order to fire on German ships on FDR gives order to fire on German ships on sightsight
American merchant ship Pink Star sunkAmerican merchant ship Pink Star sunk
October 1941: USS Kearny torpedoed by October 1941: USS Kearny torpedoed by U-boat, 11 sailors killed U-boat, 11 sailors killed
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USS Rueben JamesUSS Rueben JamesSunk by U-boat Oct. 31, 1941Sunk by U-boat Oct. 31, 1941
100 sailors killed100 sailors killed
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JapanJapan
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JapanJapan July 1941: Japanese take over French July 1941: Japanese take over French
Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia & Indochina (Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos)Laos)
USA cuts off trade to Japan, including USA cuts off trade to Japan, including oil, in response to this aggression oil, in response to this aggression
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JapanJapanJapan has no oil fields under its controlJapan has no oil fields under its control
Japan therefore has two choicesJapan therefore has two choices
1. Persuade USA to end oil embargo 1. Persuade USA to end oil embargo (they would have to give up French (they would have to give up French Indochina & lose face)Indochina & lose face)
2. Seize the oil fields in the Dutch East 2. Seize the oil fields in the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia)Indies (Indonesia)
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JapanJapan October 1941: October 1941: General Hideki Tojo General Hideki Tojo
becomes prime minister of Japanbecomes prime minister of Japan
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JapanJapan Tojo tells Emperor Hirohito that he Tojo tells Emperor Hirohito that he
will try to make peace with USA, but will try to make peace with USA, but if he fails the only alternative is warif he fails the only alternative is war
November 5,1941: Sends peace November 5,1941: Sends peace envoy to Washington D.C. & orders envoy to Washington D.C. & orders navy to prepare for warnavy to prepare for war
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JapanJapan December 6, 1941: Tokyo sends December 6, 1941: Tokyo sends
message to their peace envoy message to their peace envoy informing him to reject all American informing him to reject all American peace proposalspeace proposals
This message is intercepted & This message is intercepted & decoded by U.S. and given to FDRdecoded by U.S. and given to FDR
FDR: “This means war”FDR: “This means war”
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Pearl HarborPearl Harbor
December 7, 1941December 7, 1941 Japanese carrier based planes attack U.S. Japanese carrier based planes attack U.S.
Pacific Fleet at Pearl harborPacific Fleet at Pearl harbor All eight U.S. battleships at Pearl Harbor All eight U.S. battleships at Pearl Harbor
are sunk or badly damagedare sunk or badly damaged Ten other ships sunk or badly damagedTen other ships sunk or badly damaged 350 planes destroyed350 planes destroyed 2400 American dead2400 American dead
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Pearl HarborPearl Harbor
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Pearl HarborPearl Harbor
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Congress Declares WarCongress Declares War December 8, 1941: FDR addresses December 8, 1941: FDR addresses
Congress and asks for a declaration Congress and asks for a declaration of war with Japan; Congress of war with Japan; Congress approved overwhelmingly approved overwhelmingly
December 10, 1941: Germany & Italy December 10, 1941: Germany & Italy declare war on the USA declare war on the USA
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Chapter 17Chapter 17
The United States in The United States in World War IIWorld War II
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Section OneSection One
The Home FrontThe Home Front
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Rosie the RiveterRosie the Riveter
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American’s Join the War EffortAmerican’s Join the War Effort
5 million volunteered for military 5 million volunteered for military serviceservice
10 million drafted10 million drafted
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps Women's Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) formed –Director: Oveta (WAAC) formed –Director: Oveta Culp Hobby Culp Hobby
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Minority Groups Opinion of WarMinority Groups Opinion of War
African American newspaper African American newspaper editorial: “Why die for democracy for editorial: “Why die for democracy for some foreign country when we don’t some foreign country when we don’t even have it here?”even have it here?”
Most felt that there was a greater Most felt that there was a greater threat from fascism threat from fascism
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Minorities in Armed ServicesMinorities in Armed Services
500,000 Mexican American joined 500,000 Mexican American joined the armed services & were placed in the armed services & were placed in segregated units, most of them segregated units, most of them combat unitscombat units
1 million African-Americans joined 1 million African-Americans joined the military services & were placed the military services & were placed in segregated units that performed in segregated units that performed mainly non-combat roles mainly non-combat roles
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Minorities in Armed ServicesMinorities in Armed Services
33,000 Japanese Americans joined: 33,000 Japanese Americans joined: 442nd Regimental Combat Team is 442nd Regimental Combat Team is the most decorated unit in U.S. the most decorated unit in U.S. military historymilitary history
13,000 Chinese Americans joined, 13,000 Chinese Americans joined, 20% of adult males20% of adult males
25,000 Native Americans join: U.S. 25,000 Native Americans join: U.S. Marine Corp Navajo code talkers Marine Corp Navajo code talkers
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Life in the Home FrontLife in the Home Front February 1942: Last car for civilian February 1942: Last car for civilian
market produced market produced Factories converted to war Factories converted to war
production ( massive quantities production ( massive quantities produced)produced)
18 million workers (3 x 1941)18 million workers (3 x 1941) 6 million women workers 6 million women workers 2 million minority workers 2 million minority workers
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““We Loyal Colored Americans We Loyal Colored Americans Demand the Right to Work and Demand the Right to Work and
Fight for Our Country”Fight for Our Country” A. Phillip Randolph: African-American A. Phillip Randolph: African-American
labor leader calls for July 1, 1941 labor leader calls for July 1, 1941 march on Washington D.C.march on Washington D.C.
In exchange for no march, FDR gives In exchange for no march, FDR gives executive order calling for employers executive order calling for employers & unions not to discriminate& unions not to discriminate
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The Role of ScienceThe Role of Science
Office of Scientific Research & Office of Scientific Research & Development (OSRD) is createdDevelopment (OSRD) is created
Radar & Sonar improvedRadar & Sonar improved DDT (insecticide) kills body liceDDT (insecticide) kills body lice Penicillin is developedPenicillin is developed Albert Einstein writes FDR to inform him of Albert Einstein writes FDR to inform him of
the potential of A-Bomb the potential of A-Bomb Manhattan Project is begun in 1942 Manhattan Project is begun in 1942
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Japanese Americans InternmentJapanese Americans Internment
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Japanese Americans InternmentJapanese Americans Internment
After Pearl Harbor many Americans After Pearl Harbor many Americans questioned loyalty of Japanese questioned loyalty of Japanese AmericansAmericans
War Dept. wants all Japanese War Dept. wants all Japanese Americans removed from Hawaii, but Americans removed from Hawaii, but military governor of Hawaii resists military governor of Hawaii resists because they are too important to because they are too important to economy & war effort (only a few are economy & war effort (only a few are relocated) relocated)
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Japanese Americans InternmentJapanese Americans Internment
February 19, 1942: FDR orders February 19, 1942: FDR orders removal of Japanese Americans from removal of Japanese Americans from California & parts of WA., OR, & AZ.California & parts of WA., OR, & AZ.
2/3 were 2/3 were NiseiNisei ( (born in U.S.)born in U.S.)
110,000 sent to ten internment 110,000 sent to ten internment
campscamps
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Camp At Topaz, UtahCamp At Topaz, Utah
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Family being sent to Owens ValleyFamily being sent to Owens Valley
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Economic ControlsEconomic Controls Office of Price Administration (OPA) Office of Price Administration (OPA)
froze prices on most goodsfroze prices on most goods Income Tax increased & the number Income Tax increased & the number
of people paying increased greatlyof people paying increased greatly People had few consumer goods to People had few consumer goods to
buy so they saved their money thru buy so they saved their money thru War Bonds War Bonds
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Economic ControlsEconomic Controls OPA established rationing system for OPA established rationing system for
essential goods (gasoline, meat, essential goods (gasoline, meat, sugar, coffee, & shoes) Each sugar, coffee, & shoes) Each household received ration bookhousehold received ration book
War Production Board (WPB) War Production Board (WPB) determined what companies would determined what companies would convert to war productionconvert to war production
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Section TwoSection Two
The War for Europe and The War for Europe and North North AfricaAfrica
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Germany FirstGermany First FDR & Churchill meet at White FDR & Churchill meet at White
House for three weeks beginning on House for three weeks beginning on Dec. 22,1941Dec. 22,1941
Two important decisions were madeTwo important decisions were made
1.The defeat of Germany was the top 1.The defeat of Germany was the top priority of the Allies. priority of the Allies.
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Germany FirstGermany First Reasons why Germany needed to be Reasons why Germany needed to be
defeated before Japan.defeated before Japan.A. FDR considered Hitler the number one A. FDR considered Hitler the number one
enemy of the U.S.enemy of the U.S.B. The Soviet Union was in desperate need B. The Soviet Union was in desperate need
of help & the Soviet Union was the only of help & the Soviet Union was the only nation with the potential of defeating nation with the potential of defeating Germany (large population with direct Germany (large population with direct land access to Germany)land access to Germany)
C. Only after Germany was defeated could C. Only after Germany was defeated could the U.S. expect help from Britain & the the U.S. expect help from Britain & the Soviet Union with JapanSoviet Union with Japan
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Germany FirstGermany First2. Allies would accept only the 2. Allies would accept only the
unconditional surrender of Axis unconditional surrender of Axis powers powers
““complete victory …(was) essential to complete victory …(was) essential to defend life, liberty, and religious defend life, liberty, and religious freedom, and to preserve human freedom, and to preserve human rights and justice in their own lands rights and justice in their own lands as well as others”as well as others”
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The Battle of the AtlanticThe Battle of the Atlantic
U-boats sink 87 U.S. ships off the U-boats sink 87 U.S. ships off the Atlantic shoreline in first four months Atlantic shoreline in first four months of warof war
681 allied ships sunk in first seven 681 allied ships sunk in first seven months of 1942months of 1942
Allies are losing ships faster than Allies are losing ships faster than they can be replaced they can be replaced
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The Battle of the AtlanticThe Battle of the Atlantic Allies use convoy systemAllies use convoy system Destroyers use sonar to hunt U-boatsDestroyers use sonar to hunt U-boats Ships & airplanes use radar to hunt U-Ships & airplanes use radar to hunt U-
boats boats Allies greatly increase merchant ship Allies greatly increase merchant ship
productionproduction 1943: Germany begins losing U-boats 1943: Germany begins losing U-boats
faster than they can be replaced faster than they can be replaced
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StalingradStalingrad August 1942 to February 2, 1943August 1942 to February 2, 1943 Germans attack city with 333,000 Germans attack city with 333,000
men of the Sixth Armymen of the Sixth Army November of 1942 Russians launch November of 1942 Russians launch
counter attack & surround Sixth counter attack & surround Sixth Army in StalingradArmy in Stalingrad
February 2, 1943 91,000 survivors of February 2, 1943 91,000 survivors of the Sixth Army surrender to Russians the Sixth Army surrender to Russians
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StalingradStalingrad
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StalingradStalingrad
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StalingradStalingrad
1,250,000 Russian soldiers & 1,250,000 Russian soldiers & civilians civilians diedie in battle in battle
Turning point of the WarTurning point of the War
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Gen. Erwin RommelGen. Erwin RommelCommander of German Afrika CorpCommander of German Afrika Corp
The Desert FoxThe Desert Fox
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North AfricaNorth Africa
German Field Marshal Rommel German Field Marshal Rommel (Desert Fox) defeated at the battle of (Desert Fox) defeated at the battle of El Alamein & is forced to retreat to El Alamein & is forced to retreat to TunisiaTunisia
Operation Torch: Nov., 1942 Operation Torch: Nov., 1942 Americans land west of Germans in Americans land west of Germans in French North Africa (Casablanca, French North Africa (Casablanca, Oran, & Algiers)Oran, & Algiers)
May 1943: Afrika Corp surrenders May 1943: Afrika Corp surrenders
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The Italian CampaignThe Italian Campaign Casablanca Conference: FDR wants Casablanca Conference: FDR wants
to invade northern France from to invade northern France from England as soon as possibleEngland as soon as possible
Churchill wants to attack Italy “the Churchill wants to attack Italy “the soft underbelly of the Axis”soft underbelly of the Axis”
They compromise, the British & They compromise, the British & Americans attack Italy immediately & Americans attack Italy immediately & prepare for cross English channel prepare for cross English channel invasion invasion
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The Italian CampaignThe Italian Campaign Sicily falls in the summer of 1943Sicily falls in the summer of 1943 Mussolini is deposed on July, 23 1943 Mussolini is deposed on July, 23 1943
& was arrested (latter freed by & was arrested (latter freed by German commando raid)German commando raid)
Germans troops occupy ItalyGermans troops occupy Italy Germans fight successful delaying Germans fight successful delaying
actions that frustrates Allied actions that frustrates Allied attempts to force them out attempts to force them out
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Italian CampaignItalian Campaign Jan. 22,1944: Americans use Jan. 22,1944: Americans use
amphibious landing at Anzio in amphibious landing at Anzio in attempt to bypass German attempt to bypass German resistance (25,000 Allied dead after 4 resistance (25,000 Allied dead after 4 months of fighting)months of fighting)
Rome Falls on June 4, 1944Rome Falls on June 4, 1944 German Field Marshall Kesselring German Field Marshall Kesselring
surrenders May 6, 1945 surrenders May 6, 1945
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Italian ProverbItalian Proverb“Those who are always right, “Those who are always right,
always in up in Loreto always in up in Loreto Square.”Square.”
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Benito Mussolini in Piazzale Loreto, Benito Mussolini in Piazzale Loreto, Milan on April 28, 1945Milan on April 28, 1945
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General Dwight D. EisenhowerGeneral Dwight D. Eisenhower
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D-DayD-Day
Western allies had been Western allies had been preparing for two years to preparing for two years to open a “second front” in open a “second front” in northern France to draw northern France to draw German troops away from German troops away from Russian front Russian front
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D-DayD-Day Buildup in England: Buildup in England: 3,000,000 men in 52 divisions 3,000,000 men in 52 divisions 80,000 trucks; 10,000 tanks 80,000 trucks; 10,000 tanks 60,000,000 C and K rations 60,000,000 C and K rations 5200 bombers, 5500 fighters 5200 bombers, 5500 fighters 2400 transport planes from 163 airfields 2400 transport planes from 163 airfields 1200 naval ships: 2 battleships, 23 1200 naval ships: 2 battleships, 23
cruisers, 105 destroyers cruisers, 105 destroyers 2500 landing craft 2500 landing craft
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D-DayD-Day
June 6, 1944 the Allies June 6, 1944 the Allies launch an amphibious launch an amphibious landing on five landing on five beaches on the beaches on the French coast of French coast of Normandy Normandy
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D-DayD-Day 6:30 a.m. - landings began along 100 miles 6:30 a.m. - landings began along 100 miles
at 5 beaches at 5 beaches Utah - 23,250 land - 200 killed Utah - 23,250 land - 200 killed Omaha - Big Red One & 34,250 land - 1000 Omaha - Big Red One & 34,250 land - 1000
killed killed Gold - British 50th & 25,000 land Gold - British 50th & 25,000 land Juno - Canadian 3rd & 21,400 land Juno - Canadian 3rd & 21,400 land Sword - British 3rd & 28,850 land Sword - British 3rd & 28,850 land 82nd & 101st Airborne land 16,000 on west 82nd & 101st Airborne land 16,000 on west
flank and British 6th Airborne land 8,000 on flank and British 6th Airborne land 8,000 on east flank east flank
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D-DayD-Day The landing was successful & within The landing was successful & within
one month 1 million troops, 567,000 one month 1 million troops, 567,000 tons of supplies & 170,000 vehicles are tons of supplies & 170,000 vehicles are landedlanded
July 25, 1944: Allies break out of July 25, 1944: Allies break out of Normandy into the heart of FranceNormandy into the heart of France
General George Patton leads 3General George Patton leads 3rdrd Army Army across France to the German border across France to the German border
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Paris is liberated on Paris is liberated on Aug. 25,1944Aug. 25,1944
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LiberationLiberation
By September 1944 France, Belgium, By September 1944 France, Belgium, Luxemburg, & most of the Luxemburg, & most of the Netherlands our liberated from Netherlands our liberated from German controlGerman control
November 1944: FDR is reelected for November 1944: FDR is reelected for fourth termfourth term
Harry S. Truman new Vice President Harry S. Truman new Vice President
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Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge
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Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge
December 16, 1944: Germans December 16, 1944: Germans launch massive surprise launch massive surprise offensive thru Ardennes region of offensive thru Ardennes region of Belgium & Luxemburg Belgium & Luxemburg
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Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge
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Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge
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Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge BATTLE FACTSBATTLE FACTS · The coldest, snowiest weather “in · The coldest, snowiest weather “in
memory” in the Ardennes Forest on memory” in the Ardennes Forest on the German/Belgium border. the German/Belgium border.
· Over a million men, 500,000 · Over a million men, 500,000 Germans, 600,000 Americans and Germans, 600,000 Americans and 55,000 British. 55,000 British.
· 3 German armies, 10 corps, the · 3 German armies, 10 corps, the equivalent of 29 divisions. equivalent of 29 divisions.
· 3 American armies, 6 corps, the · 3 American armies, 6 corps, the equivalent of 31 divisions. equivalent of 31 divisions.
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Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge Battle FactsBattle Facts The equivalent of 3 British divisions as The equivalent of 3 British divisions as
well as contingents of Belgian, Canadian well as contingents of Belgian, Canadian and French troops. and French troops.
100,000 German casualties, killed, 100,000 German casualties, killed, wounded or captured. wounded or captured.
81,000 American casualties, including 81,000 American casualties, including 23,554 captured and 19,000 killed. 23,554 captured and 19,000 killed.
1,400 British casualties 200 killed. 1,400 British casualties 200 killed. 800 tanks lost on each side, 1,000 800 tanks lost on each side, 1,000
German aircraft. German aircraft.
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Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge The German objective was to take The German objective was to take
the Belgian port of Antwerp & split the Belgian port of Antwerp & split the western Allies armies in twothe western Allies armies in two
The offensive was slowed when the The offensive was slowed when the 101101stst Airborne Division held the Airborne Division held the crossroads town of Bastognecrossroads town of Bastogne
The offensive was defeated when The offensive was defeated when Patton’s Third Army counterattacked Patton’s Third Army counterattacked from the south & relieved Bastogne from the south & relieved Bastogne
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Battle of the BulgeBattle of the Bulge
The Malmedy MassacreThe Malmedy Massacre 86 American soldiers murdered86 American soldiers murdered worst atrocity committed worst atrocity committed
against American troops during against American troops during the course of the war in Europe. the course of the war in Europe.
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The War Ends in EuropeThe War Ends in Europe April 12, 1945: FDR diesApril 12, 1945: FDR dies April 25, 1945: Russian enter BerlinApril 25, 1945: Russian enter Berlin April 30, 1945: Soviets reach center April 30, 1945: Soviets reach center
of Berlin & Adolf Hitler & Eva Braun of Berlin & Adolf Hitler & Eva Braun commit suicide commit suicide
Soviets suffer 81,000 dead in Battle Soviets suffer 81,000 dead in Battle of Berlin (20,000 to 25,000 dead in of Berlin (20,000 to 25,000 dead in city)city)
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V-E DayV-E DayMay 8, 1945May 8, 1945
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Section ThreeSection Three
The War in the PacificThe War in the Pacific
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Japanese AdvancesJapanese Advances
After Pearl Harbor Japan took After Pearl Harbor Japan took Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaya, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaya, Thailand, Burma, Formosa Thailand, Burma, Formosa (Taiwan), Guam, Wake Island, (Taiwan), Guam, Wake Island, Philippines, the Dutch East Philippines, the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) & most of the Indies (Indonesia) & most of the Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
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Japanese ConquestsJapanese Conquests
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Doolittle RaidDoolittle Raid April 18, 1942: 16 B-25 bombers take April 18, 1942: 16 B-25 bombers take
off from the aircraft carrier Hornet & off from the aircraft carrier Hornet & bomb Tokyo & four other cities bomb Tokyo & four other cities
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PhilippinesPhilippines 80,000 American & Filipino troops for 80,000 American & Filipino troops for
5 months5 months General Douglas MacArthur General Douglas MacArthur
commands Allied forces in the commands Allied forces in the Philippines, but is ordered to leave Philippines, but is ordered to leave by FDRby FDR
American & Filipino forces surrender American & Filipino forces surrender and are forced to march to their and are forced to march to their prison camps prison camps
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Bataan Death MarchBataan Death March
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Japanese Victory?Japanese Victory? Japanese won at great victory at Japanese won at great victory at
Pearl HarborPearl Harbor Japanese fail to destroy American Japanese fail to destroy American
aircraft carriers at Pearl Harbor aircraft carriers at Pearl Harbor because they are at seabecause they are at sea
Japanese do not hit submarine base Japanese do not hit submarine base at Pearl Harbor at Pearl Harbor
These failures will result is disaster These failures will result is disaster for the Japanese for the Japanese
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Battle of Coral SeaBattle of Coral Sea May 1942: U.S. & Australian navy May 1942: U.S. & Australian navy
war ships intercept Japanese strike war ships intercept Japanese strike force on their way to take Port force on their way to take Port Morsby in New Guinea Morsby in New Guinea
May 3-8, 1942: Battle is fought using May 3-8, 1942: Battle is fought using only carrier based planes. Opposing only carrier based planes. Opposing ships never saw each otherships never saw each other
Japanese win tactical victory, but the Japanese win tactical victory, but the invasion attempt is stoppedinvasion attempt is stopped
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Battle of MidwayBattle of Midway Admiral Chester Nimitz is the Admiral Chester Nimitz is the
commander of American naval forces commander of American naval forces in Pacificin Pacific
American code breakers intercept & American code breakers intercept & decode Japanese messages that a decode Japanese messages that a large invasion fleet was headed for large invasion fleet was headed for Midway Island Midway Island
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Battle of MidwayBattle of Midway
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Japanese Carrier Hiryu Japanese Carrier Hiryu
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USS EnterpriseUSS Enterprise
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Battle of MidwayBattle of Midway June 4-6, 1942: The opposing fleets fight June 4-6, 1942: The opposing fleets fight
what would become the decisive of the what would become the decisive of the Pacific Theater Pacific Theater
Japanese lose four aircraft carriers & their Japanese lose four aircraft carriers & their most experienced pilotsmost experienced pilots
Japanese never recover from the defeat Japanese never recover from the defeat
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Island HoppingIsland Hopping The American strategy used in the The American strategy used in the
Pacific campaign was to bypass or Pacific campaign was to bypass or leapfrog Japanese strongholds. The leapfrog Japanese strongholds. The Americans seized less-well-fortified Americans seized less-well-fortified islands & built airfields on them. islands & built airfields on them. They then used the airpower to cut They then used the airpower to cut supply lines to the other Japanese supply lines to the other Japanese held islands. held islands.
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Island HoppingIsland Hopping
Guadalcanal: Aug 7, 1942 thru Feb 9 Guadalcanal: Aug 7, 1942 thru Feb 9 19431943
Tarawa: Nov. 22, 1943Tarawa: Nov. 22, 1943 Saipan: June 15 thru July 9, 1944Saipan: June 15 thru July 9, 1944 Tinian: July 24, 1944Tinian: July 24, 1944 Guam: Aug. 11, 1944Guam: Aug. 11, 1944 Peleliu: Sept. 15, 1944 Peleliu: Sept. 15, 1944
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Island HoppingIsland Hopping Philippines: Oct. 20, 1944 thru July Philippines: Oct. 20, 1944 thru July
19451945
Iwo Jima: Feb. 19, thru March Iwo Jima: Feb. 19, thru March 17,194517,1945
Okinawa: April 1, thru June 21, 1945Okinawa: April 1, thru June 21, 1945
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General Douglas MacArthurGeneral Douglas MacArthur
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Admiral Chester NimitzAdmiral Chester Nimitz
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Pacific TheaterPacific Theater
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Marines at TarawaMarines at Tarawa
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KamikazeKamikaze Kamikaze means “divine wind” & Kamikaze means “divine wind” &
refers to typhoon that destroyed a refers to typhoon that destroyed a Mongol invasion fleet in 1281Mongol invasion fleet in 1281
Planes & ships who's crews crashed Planes & ships who's crews crashed into Allied ships in a last desperate into Allied ships in a last desperate effort to save Japan effort to save Japan
Kamikazes first used during the Kamikazes first used during the Philippians campaignPhilippians campaign
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KamikazeKamikaze
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Manhattan ProjectManhattan Project Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer leads Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer leads
group of multinational scientists in group of multinational scientists in Los Alamos, New Mexico in effort to Los Alamos, New Mexico in effort to build Atomic Bombbuild Atomic Bomb
First A-bomb is detonated on July 16, First A-bomb is detonated on July 16, 1945 in New Mexico desert1945 in New Mexico desert
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Decision to use A-bombDecision to use A-bomb
Petition from 70 scientists Petition from 70 scientists argued that bomb should not argued that bomb should not be dropped on Japan without be dropped on Japan without prior warning prior warning
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Decision to use A-bombDecision to use A-bomb
Interim Committee led by Interim Committee led by Oppenheimer concludes that Oppenheimer concludes that bomb should be dropped on bomb should be dropped on military targets in Japan military targets in Japan without warning without warning
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Decision to use A-bombDecision to use A-bombReasons given by committee to use Reasons given by committee to use
a-bomb:a-bomb:1. Nothing less than dropping a bomb 1. Nothing less than dropping a bomb
on a city would convince the on a city would convince the Japanese to surrenderJapanese to surrender
2. The test might be a dud2. The test might be a dud3. The Japanese might shoot down the 3. The Japanese might shoot down the
delivery plane or move American delivery plane or move American POWs to test area POWs to test area
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Decision to use A-bombDecision to use A-bomb American casualties were becoming very American casualties were becoming very
high as they came closer to Japan high as they came closer to Japan Japan seemed to be willing to sacrifice Japan seemed to be willing to sacrifice
anything rather than surrenderanything rather than surrender The Soviet Union was beginning to be The Soviet Union was beginning to be
viewed as a potential threat & the use of viewed as a potential threat & the use of the bomb would hopefully discourage the bomb would hopefully discourage hostile actions by the Soviet Union hostile actions by the Soviet Union
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Decision to use A-bombDecision to use A-bomb July 25, 1945: Truman orders military July 25, 1945: Truman orders military
to make final plans for dropping the to make final plans for dropping the bomb on Japanbomb on Japan
July 26, 1945: Japan is warned that July 26, 1945: Japan is warned that they “prompt and utter destruction” they “prompt and utter destruction” if they do not surrender at onceif they do not surrender at once
Japan refuses to surrenderJapan refuses to surrender
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President Harry TrumanPresident Harry Truman
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““The final decision of where and The final decision of where and when to use the atomic bomb was when to use the atomic bomb was up to me. Let there be no mistake up to me. Let there be no mistake about it. I regard the bomb as a about it. I regard the bomb as a
military weapon and never had any military weapon and never had any doubt that it should be used.”doubt that it should be used.”
President TrumanPresident Truman
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On August 6, 1945, a B-29 bomber On August 6, 1945, a B-29 bomber named the Enola Gay dropped an named the Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb, code named atomic bomb, code named Little Little BoyBoy, over the city of Hiroshima. , over the city of Hiroshima. Over 75,000 people were killed.Over 75,000 people were killed.
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On August 9, 1945 a second bomb On August 9, 1945 a second bomb code named code named Fat ManFat Man was was
dropped on the city of Nagasaki. dropped on the city of Nagasaki. Over 35,000 people are killed.Over 35,000 people are killed.
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HiroshimaHiroshima
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Rebuilding BeginsRebuilding Begins
Yalta ConferenceYalta Conference Feb 1945 FDR, Churchill & Stalin Feb 1945 FDR, Churchill & Stalin
meet & agree to create United meet & agree to create United Nations based on the Atlantic CharterNations based on the Atlantic Charter
Stalin agrees to enter war against Stalin agrees to enter war against JapanJapan
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Rebuilding BeginsRebuilding Begins Potsdam ConferencePotsdam Conference July 1945: Truman, Churchill & Stalin July 1945: Truman, Churchill & Stalin
meet in Potsdam, Germanymeet in Potsdam, Germany Agree on how to disarm & de-Nazify Agree on how to disarm & de-Nazify
GermanyGermany Established sectors of occupation for Established sectors of occupation for
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Nuremburg TrialsNuremburg Trials
International tribunal representing 23 International tribunal representing 23 nationsnations
200 Nazis leaders tried for war 200 Nazis leaders tried for war crimescrimes
22 top Nazi leaders tried in first in 22 top Nazi leaders tried in first in first trials first trials
12 of the first 22 executed12 of the first 22 executed
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Herman Goering Cheats Herman Goering Cheats Executioner Executioner
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Occupation of JapanOccupation of Japan Japan was placed under the Japan was placed under the
command General MacArthurcommand General MacArthur Introduces free-market practices that Introduces free-market practices that
lead to remarkable economic lead to remarkable economic recoveryrecovery
Introduces new constitution that Introduces new constitution that guarantees women suffrage & basic guarantees women suffrage & basic rights that is still in force today rights that is still in force today
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Section FourSection Four
The Impact of the WarThe Impact of the War
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Economic GainsEconomic Gains Unemployment fell to 1.2% in 1944Unemployment fell to 1.2% in 1944 Wages rose 70%Wages rose 70% Farmers crop production increase by Farmers crop production increase by
50% & income tripled 50% & income tripled Work opportunities increased for Work opportunities increased for
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Population ShiftsPopulation Shifts States with defense industries had a States with defense industries had a
significant increase in populationsignificant increase in population
Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Michigan, Florida, & the Pacific Coast Michigan, Florida, & the Pacific Coast states had largest gainsstates had largest gains
South lost populationSouth lost population
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Social AdjustmentsSocial Adjustments Working mothers needed child care, Working mothers needed child care,
which became more acceptablewhich became more acceptable Marriages increased, followed by Marriages increased, followed by
increase in divorce rateincrease in divorce rate GI Bill of Rights (GI Bill) paid for GI Bill of Rights (GI Bill) paid for
education & training for returning education & training for returning soldiers soldiers
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Discrimination & ReactionDiscrimination & Reaction
African-American soldiers placed in African-American soldiers placed in segregated unitssegregated units
African American leaders force African American leaders force government to allow African-government to allow African-American units to serve in combat American units to serve in combat unitsunits
9292ndnd Infantry Division (Buffaloes) Infantry Division (Buffaloes) 9999thth Fighter Squadron (Tuskegee Fighter Squadron (Tuskegee
Airmen)Airmen)
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Discrimination & ReactionDiscrimination & Reaction 330,000 African-Americans leave South 330,000 African-Americans leave South
(most for the West Coast)(most for the West Coast) Many found good jobsMany found good jobs James Farmer starts interracial James Farmer starts interracial
organization called Congress of Racial organization called Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)Equality (CORE)
June of 1943 race riot in Detroit, FDR June of 1943 race riot in Detroit, FDR sends in Federal troops to restore ordersends in Federal troops to restore order
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Discrimination & ReactionDiscrimination & Reaction
Most Mexican-Americans served in Most Mexican-Americans served in segregated unitssegregated units
Summer of 1943 “zoot-suit” riots in Summer of 1943 “zoot-suit” riots in Los Angeles Los Angeles
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Zoot-SuitZoot-Suit