Chapter 11: World War II (1941–1945)
Summary
Germany, Italy, and Japan had common enemies but different goals during World War II. On the contrary, the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union all considered that the defeat of Germany would be their ultimate goal. The Allies achieved several significant victories against Germany that served as turning points in the war in Europe. During the war, more women entered the workplace and African Americans made strides in fighting discrimination on the job while other migrant workers faced racial conflict in some areas. The Holocaust also provides some insight on how innocent people became victims to the rule of one dictator during World War II.
After World II, leaders of the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union met to plan on how to divide post-war Europe. Imperialism had soon declined. The war had changed how many Americans thought of themselves and gave them an opportunity to take a more active role in the global economy and political affairs.
Chapter Outline
Section 1: The Allies Turn the Tide. The Allies developed a “Europe First” plan to defeat Hitler. Victories at Stalingrad and Midway proved to be key turning points. Allied dominance in North Africa, the invasion of Italy, and bombing raids in Germany increased pressure on the Axis.
Section 2: The Home Front. Women and minorities benefited from new job opportunities in wartime industries. Civil liberties, however, suffered, as Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps. Daily life changed as Americans made sacrifices to support the war effort.
Section 3: Victory in Europe and the Pacific. The D-Day invasion opened a second front in Europe. Allied troops advanced to Berlin from east and west. Hitler committed suicide, and Germany surrendered. Truman decided to drop two atomic bombs on Japan. Japan surrendered, and the war finally ended.
3.1: The European Theater (+ D-Day)
3.2: The Pacific Theater (+ Atomic Bomb)
Section 4: The Holocaust (Schindler's List, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Deceit and Indifference). Hitler’s racist and anti-Semitic beliefs led to a systematic persecution of the Jews. His “final solution” was to exterminate all Jews. More than six million died in concentration camps. The Allies, occupied with battle plans, were slow to respond to the ongoing tragedy.
Section 5: Effects of the War. Despite agreements at Yalta and Potsdam, Stalin eventually created communist states in much of Eastern Europe. A new commitment to international cooperation was reflected in the founding of the UN. The U.S. embraced its new role as a global superpower.
Germany, Italy, and Japan had common enemies but different goals during World War II. On the contrary, the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union all considered that the defeat of Germany would be their ultimate goal. The Allies achieved several significant victories against Germany that served as turning points in the war in Europe. During the war, more women entered the workplace and African Americans made strides in fighting discrimination on the job while other migrant workers faced racial conflict in some areas. The Holocaust also provides some insight on how innocent people became victims to the rule of one dictator during World War II.
After World II, leaders of the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union met to plan on how to divide post-war Europe. Imperialism had soon declined. The war had changed how many Americans thought of themselves and gave them an opportunity to take a more active role in the global economy and political affairs.
Chapter Outline
Section 1: The Allies Turn the Tide. The Allies developed a “Europe First” plan to defeat Hitler. Victories at Stalingrad and Midway proved to be key turning points. Allied dominance in North Africa, the invasion of Italy, and bombing raids in Germany increased pressure on the Axis.
Section 2: The Home Front. Women and minorities benefited from new job opportunities in wartime industries. Civil liberties, however, suffered, as Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps. Daily life changed as Americans made sacrifices to support the war effort.
Section 3: Victory in Europe and the Pacific. The D-Day invasion opened a second front in Europe. Allied troops advanced to Berlin from east and west. Hitler committed suicide, and Germany surrendered. Truman decided to drop two atomic bombs on Japan. Japan surrendered, and the war finally ended.
3.1: The European Theater (+ D-Day)
3.2: The Pacific Theater (+ Atomic Bomb)
Section 4: The Holocaust (Schindler's List, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, Deceit and Indifference). Hitler’s racist and anti-Semitic beliefs led to a systematic persecution of the Jews. His “final solution” was to exterminate all Jews. More than six million died in concentration camps. The Allies, occupied with battle plans, were slow to respond to the ongoing tragedy.
Section 5: Effects of the War. Despite agreements at Yalta and Potsdam, Stalin eventually created communist states in much of Eastern Europe. A new commitment to international cooperation was reflected in the founding of the UN. The U.S. embraced its new role as a global superpower.
World War II Movie Clips Assignment
Open the PowerPoint. There are a variety of WWII movie clips embedded in it. Click the movie picture to watch a short clip of the movie. Complete the worksheet as you watch.
Open the PowerPoint. There are a variety of WWII movie clips embedded in it. Click the movie picture to watch a short clip of the movie. Complete the worksheet as you watch.
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The Century: America's Time
1941-1945 Homefront; The shock of Pearl Harbor awoke America from its dream of isolationism. As troops went overseas and industry ramped up to supply the urgent need for war materials, a new wave of Southern blacks migrated north and west to fill the workforce – along with millions of women, who exchanged housework for war work. This program discusses the effects of World War II on the home front, spotlighting the war’s impact as a catalyst for economic, demographic, and social change. The Home Front Pt. 1 The Home Front Pt. 2 The Home Front Pt. 3 |
The Century: America's Time
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