Aggressors Invade Nations Ch 15 4 Pgs 481

Aggressor's Invade Nation’s Ch. 15. 4 Pgs. 481 -485 Main Idea As Germany, Italy, and Japan conquered other countries, the rest of the world did nothing to stop them (Appeasement) Why it Matters Now Many nations today take a more active and collective role in world affairs, as in the United Nations.

Essential Question Why did appeasement and U. S. isolationism contribute to fascist aggression? (Why did they not stop Hitler and Mussolini? )

Aggressors Invade Nations Setting the Stage Germany & Italy are set on conquering territory in weak nations Britain, France, U. S. were distracted by econ. problems at home and want peace. U. S. does not want political ties with other nations Hope for peace is pinned on weak League of Nations. Japan’s econ. problems will set them up for military rule.

Military Gains Control of Japan 1928 Japan signs Kellogg. Briand Pact (Not to engage in war) 1929 Japan is in a Depression, many blame Govt. Military Leaders, promise a solution Win control of the country

Militarist vs. Fascist Japanese leaders are not Fascist, but rather militarists want to est. a new government Militarist seek to return to Samurai tradition Military rules govt. Emperor is a symbol of govt. power Believe conquest will end econ. Woes. Japanese Militarists

Japan Seeks an Empire Pacific Empire would: 1. Provide needed raw materials 2. Room/food for rising population 3. Create market for goods 1931 Japan captures Manchuria Rich in coal & iron First direct challenge to the League of Nations League objects Japan leaves league

1937 Japan continues into: China has larger army Japan better equipped and trained Japan easily defeat Chinese army Rape of Nanjing Japan soldiers commit rape, arson, looting, murder

Rape of Nanjing

Civil War Erupts in Spain – Republicans vs. Nationalist 1930 s Spain’s government is democratic, but is in a struggle with Rebels General Francisco Franco led revolt. Germany & Italy send troops, tanks and airplanes to aid the fascists. Why did they help? Spain’s government receive little foreign aid. Why did the West stay away?

Picasso's Guernica

Mussolini Attacks Ethiopia Failure of League to stop Japan (invasion of Manchuria) encourages Italy! (who was not a member of the League) Mussolini wants an Italian empire in Africa 1935 Italy invades Ethiopia Haille Selassie (Emperor) pleas to League for help The League does nothing again Mussolini Emperor Selassie

Hitler Defies Versailles Treaty 1935 Hitler vows to rebuild German Army Direct violation of Versailles 1936 German troops take Rhineland Buffer zone between France & Germany Rich in resources Violation Treaty of Versailles

1936 Appeasement French and British want peace Appeasement: giving in to an aggressor to keep peace Only encourages Hitler Becomes even popular in Germany 1936 Germany, Italy, and Japan become Axis Powers

Hitler continues to expand March 1938, Hitler moves troops into Austria and annexes (take over) it Breaks Versailles Treaty which prevented a union between Austria and Germany Many Austrians support union with Germany France, Britain, U. S. again do nothing – Peace more important

Hitler continues to expand Next Hitler demands Czechoslovakia give up part of land that contains German speaking people

Negotiations Munich Conference 9/29/1938 : - Czechoslovakia refuses - Britain and France agree to let Germany have land if Hitler doesn’t further expand German borders Hitler promises to respect new borders but within a couple months takes the entire country of Czechoslovakia

1939 Hitler demands Poland return former German port of Danzig. Poland refuses. Hitler thinks Britain and France would give in again. Why? Britain and France say they will protect Poland

Hitler & Stalin Make a Deal Russia still behind Industrialized nations Stalin bargains with both sides Why? Britain & France Hitler August 23, 1939 – Soviet Union and Germany sign a non-aggression pact Promise to never attack each other Germany has no threat of an attack from the east Hitler and Axis powers move unchecked across Europe Forces Britain and France’s hand

Warm Up A. Old German Port in Poland B. Ethiopian Ruler Munich Conference ____ C. Agreement between Germany and the Soviet Appeasement____ Union Non-aggression pact____ D. The buffer zone between France and Germany Rhineland____ E. Meeting between France, Great Britain, Italy, and Germany Danzig____ F. Giving in to an aggressor to keep peace Haile Selassie____ 1. Why did appeasement contribute to fascist aggression? 2. How did the Munich conference depict appeasement between France, Great Britain, and Germany? 3. Why did Hitler seek out a deal with the Soviet Union? What was promised between both countries?

Vocab Questions (Pg. 491) Write one sentence for each term in your notebooks -Blitzkrieg -Charles de Gaulle -Battle of Britain -Winston Churchill - Erwin Rommel -Non- Aggression Pact - Atlantic Charter Answer the following questions 1. Why were the early months of World War II referred to as the “phony war”? 2. Why was Egypt of strategic importance in World War II? 3. Why did President Franklin Roosevelt want to offer help to the Allies?