Chapter 11 Test: World War II (1941–1945)
Post-Test Activity: Walt Disney & Anti-Nazi Propaganda
HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Walt Disney produced "Education for Death: The Making of the Nazi" for release by Radio Pictures on January 15, 1943. The film is based on the book by the same title, written by author Gregor Ziemer, who lived in Germany from 1928 to 1939 then fled to the United States. Disney was under contract to produce 32 animated films between 1941 and 1945. He was paid $4,500 for each film. The films were intended to be anti-Nazi propaganda
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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. Bellringer: Summary (5 mins)
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America in the 20th Century: The Road to War
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