Underlying causes of World War II but first

Underlying causes of World War II… …but first… Can you recall the underlying causes of World War I?

World War II Totalitarianism

Militarism • Japan’s motto: “A rich country, a strong military. We will conquer those for natural resources ” • Germany couldn’t have a military…Hitler started building one anyway

Imperialism • Japan invades China for natural resources/raw materials • Italy invades Ethiopia • Germany invades the countries and territories in Europe – Britain and France appease Hitler in an effort to avoid another war

Nationalism • Japan, Italy & Germany = FASCIST nations – EXTREME nationalism – Blind loyalty/devotion to the leader – Willingness to die for your country • Ex: Japanese kamikaze pilots

Totalitarianism • One leader with complete control over a nation • Used censorship, secret police, terror & violence • They silence all opponents and critics

Immediate Cause of World War II • German invasion of Poland— September 1, 1939 • Allied Powers had followed the policy of appeasement when Hitler entered the Rhineland, annexed Austria and took over the Sudetenland BUT… • Appeasement ended with the invasion of Poland…Britain and France declared war on Germany and the alliances were enacted

Alliances in World War II • Axis Powers – Italy – Germany – Japan • Allied Powers - Great Britain - France - Soviet Union • Where is the U. S. in this listing of alliances? • What event occurs to bring the U. S. into the Second World War? • On which side does the United States enter WWII?

People to Research • http: //www. uni. edu/icss/timeline/10 people. html • • Name of Person Quote Where the person is from Summary of why the person is important