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World War II

World War II. By: Ashlee Johnson. Fascism vs. Communism. Italy (Fascism). Germany (Nazism). Definition: economics, politics, and social standards controlled by government Distribution of resources equally Adolf Hitler Disliked wealthy, business men and socialists and Jews

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World War II

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  1. World War II By: Ashlee Johnson

  2. Fascism vs. Communism Italy (Fascism) Germany (Nazism) Definition: economics, politics, and social standards controlled by government Distribution of resources equally Adolf Hitler Disliked wealthy, business men and socialists and Jews Attempted to stabilize Germany Holocaust • Defenition: Nation over individual • Centralized government under one supreme leader • Benito Mussolini • Fasico de combattimento: his core supporters and army who attacked people who they did not vote for him • Became prime minister • One political party • No rights to strike, no freedom of press

  3. Peaceful Times Don’t Last Long Peace Obstacles Great Depression Japan attacks Manchuria Italy invades Ethiopia League does nothing to help Spain civil war Japan invades China Hitler expands power Czechoslovakia (Britain) Poland (Russia) • League of Nations • Instituted to keep peace • International Cooperation Organization • Treaties/Negotiations • 5:5:3 ratio for naval forces • Relieve consequences Germany face in Versailles • Kellogg – Briand Pact • war does not solve problems

  4. Costs of War • Military expenses • USSR: expenditure multiplied eight times • Japan: expenditure multiplied eight times • United States spent the least • Aircraft production • Japan creates the most aircrafts • Germany, Japan, and USSR spend 25% of their national income on war

  5. Blitzkrieg • Definition: violent and fast military attack coupled with air assault • Caused France and Britain to act against Germany • Maginot Line (France) • Germany evaded it • Royal Air Force (Britain) • Defeated Germany

  6. WWII Front in Europe • USSR conquers • Poland: due to non – aggression pact • Finland, Balkans, and Russia • Russian Campaign • Attacks the Caucasus Mtns., Stalingrad, and Russian territories

  7. WWII Fronts in Africa and United States

  8. World War II Fronts Outside Europe • Africa • Italians attack the Suez Canal • Winston Churchill diverts troops from Battle of Britain to Suez Canal • British fight Germans off and win in El Alamein • Result: no transportation and decreased shipping • United States • President Roosevelt • Supported Allies • Sent supplies to England and established military bases • Did not bring America into WWII • Lend – Lease Program • Provides weapons and supplies to allied forces • Protected shipping in allied countries

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