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BELLWORK: BLOCK 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Describe air warfare in WWII. Describe the Allied invasion of Northern Africa. Who was Erwin Rommel? (621) List three effects of the Allied invasion of Italy. Why was the Battle of Stalingrad the turning point on the Eastern front? 6. Why was D-Day the turning point on the Western front? 7. THINKER: Why was WWII a Total War? ***I’m collecting bellwork today! You should have five stamps from the past two weeks!***

German Expansion by 1942

Casablanca Conference

Naval Warfare Sinking of the German ship, The Bismarck

Describe air warfare in WWII.

Describe the Allied invasion of Northern Africa.

Who was Erwin Rommel?

Invasion of Italy List three effects of the Allied invasion of Italy.

Italy Surrenders • In early 1944, Allied Powers had gained back control of Northern Africa and Italy • Fascism fell from power • Mussolini was overthrown • In June 1944, Italy surrendered!

Battle of Stalingrad Turning point of WWII on the Eastern Front…. WHY? ? ?

D-Day • June 6, 1944 • Largest combined land-sea-air battle in history • Allied forces landed on Normandy Beach (France) and pushed the Germans back • Turning point of WWII on the Western Front…. WHY? ? ?

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Battle of the Bulge • Germany’s last offensive attack • Invaded Belgium and created a “bulge” in Allied defense lines • Germans lost and were pushed back

War Conferences • Towards the end of WWII, the Allied leaders meet twice to discuss the post-war world. • At the Yalta Conference (Feb. 1945) & the Potsdam Conference (July 1945) & the leaders discussed key issues: – Post-war peace and international security – Occupation of Germany – Other territorial claims (colonies, Pacific, Poland) • The decisions reached at these conferences would shape the post-war world and influence the next major conflict, the Cold War • To learn about these conferences, you will complete a reading and worksheet with a partner! Your portion is due Monday!

Review • Why was Stalingrad a turning point on the Eastern front? • How did the invasion of Italy impact Mussolini? • Why was D-day a turning point on the Western front?

End of WWII in Europe How the Allies defeated Germany & the deaths of important leaders

FDR’s Death "Men will thank God on their knees a hundred years from now that Franklin D. Roosevelt was in the White House” • FDR was elected to his 4 th term in 1944; with a new VP • After 12 years in office and four presidential terms, FDR died on April 12, 1945 • Died from a cerebral hemorrhage (stroke) • Replaced by VP Harry Truman

Mussolini’s Death • Italian government wanted to punish Mussolini for war crimes • Tried to escape to Switzerland • He was caught by soldiers and executed the next day • Shot by firing squad, body hung in city where civilians beat, kicked, spat, and stoned his dead body.

Death of Hitler • The Allies surrounded Germany and it became clear the Axis powers would lose. • Hitler committed suicide in an underground bunker on April 30, 1945

War in Europe is over! • Berlin fell to the Allies on May 2, 1945 • Germany surrenders • May 9 th: V-E Day (Victory in Europe) • Who is left?

War Conferences • Towards the end of WWII, the Allied leaders meet twice to discuss the post-war world. • At the Potsdam Conference (July 1945) & the Yalta Conference (Feb. 1945), the leaders discussed key issues: – Post-war peace and international security – Occupation of Germany – Other territorial claims (colonies, Pacific, Poland) • The decisions reached at these conferences would shape the post-war world and influence the next major conflict, the Cold War • To learn about these conferences, you will complete a reading and worksheet…. due tomorrow!

WWII Animated Map • Prepare to be amazed…….

Yalta Conference • February 1945 Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin met at Yalta (Soviet Union) to discuss the postwar world • Formed the United Nations • Divide Germany and Berlin into four zones • Stalin obtained Poland if he promised to allow free elections • Stalin gained Pacific islands if he promised to declare war on Japan

KEEP IN MIND: Stalin is gong to break these promises = COLD WAR!!!!

WWII European Turning Points: Re-Teach activity • The class will be divided into seven groups. • Each group will be responsible for re-teaching the class about an important WWII turning point. • Make sure you address all information on the orange worksheet. • As you present, I will add information on other key events in Europe

ABC Brainstorm: Turning Points • Now that the Soviet Union and U. S. are officially on the Allied Powers, WWII is going to see a shift in power. • By 1942, the war had begun to favor the Allies. • To learn about these turning points, you are going to do the “ABC Brainstorm” reading strategy. • How does this work? • C: Casablanca Conference – (1943) Allied leaders decided to focus on defeating Europe first. • C: Casablanca Conference – meeting of Allies • Chapter 20, section 4 & 5: pgs. 620 -626 (skip Pacific)

Nazi Creed • • 1. 2. 3. 4. Nazism focused on the beliefs of Adolf Hitler. These beliefs were outlined in his book, Mein Kampf You will now read summaries of Hitler’s main points in this autobiography. Be ready to discuss the following questions: How does Hitler view the “German Master Race? ” What are they allowed to do? Why are Jews considered inferior? What does Hitler think about Democracy? How will Hitler use propaganda?

Teacher Appreciation! • Teachers work hard and tirelessly to help their students, and today is your chance to appreciate them! For your bellwork assignment (10 points), you will write a letter to a CDO teacher (current or former) to thank them for their hard work. Must be at CDO…. NOT Ms. Bruggeman • Think about all your classes…. . was there a teacher who made learning fun? One who you had a personal connection with? One who made you enjoy their subject? One who created interesting/creative lessons? • Make sure you are specific in your letter! What exactly do you appreciate or thank them for? How have they helped you? • You can use regular paper, or colored paper, markers, etc. • When you are ready to turn them in…fold them, address it to the teacher, and include their room #. They will be delivered on National Teacher Day…. tomorrow!