U.S Involvement in U.S Involvement in WWIIWWII

U.S Involvement in U.S Involvement in WWIIWWII

U.S 7A, 7D, 7G,17A,19B,7FU.S 7A, 7D, 7G,17A,19B,7FWe will understand how the U.S aided allied We will understand how the U.S aided allied

forces in Europe, how the U.S entered WWII as forces in Europe, how the U.S entered WWII as a result of Pearl Harbor, the sacrifices made a result of Pearl Harbor, the sacrifices made by U.S citizens during WWII and the violation by U.S citizens during WWII and the violation

of the constitutional rights of Asian Americans of the constitutional rights of Asian Americans after the attack on Pearl Harbor. after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

U.S 7A, 7D, 7G,17A,19B,7FU.S 7A, 7D, 7G,17A,19B,7FWe will understand how the U.S aided allied We will understand how the U.S aided allied

forces in Europe, how the U.S entered WWII as forces in Europe, how the U.S entered WWII as a result of Pearl Harbor, the sacrifices made a result of Pearl Harbor, the sacrifices made by U.S citizens during WWII and the violation by U.S citizens during WWII and the violation

of the constitutional rights of Asian Americans of the constitutional rights of Asian Americans after the attack on Pearl Harbor. after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

What would you do if What would you do if your home was your home was

bombed?bombed?

What would you do if What would you do if your home was your home was

bombed?bombed?

Allied vs. Axis PowersAllied vs. Axis PowersAllied vs. Axis PowersAllied vs. Axis PowersAllied CountriesAllied Countries

*formed by treaty of London 1914 and reinstated in 1939-1945*formed by treaty of London 1914 and reinstated in 1939-1945

FranceFrancePolandPoland

Great BritainGreat BritainAustraliaAustraliaCanadaCanada

New ZealandNew ZealandSouth AfricaSouth Africa

United StatesUnited StatesSoviet UnionSoviet Union

ChinaChinaBelgium Belgium

Allied CountriesAllied Countries*formed by treaty of London 1914 and reinstated in 1939-1945*formed by treaty of London 1914 and reinstated in 1939-1945

FranceFrancePolandPoland

Great BritainGreat BritainAustraliaAustraliaCanadaCanada

New ZealandNew ZealandSouth AfricaSouth Africa

United StatesUnited StatesSoviet UnionSoviet Union

ChinaChinaBelgium Belgium

Axis CountriesAxis Countries*formed by treaties by Germany, Japan , and Italy in 1936 and *formed by treaties by Germany, Japan , and Italy in 1936 and

then a military alliance in 1939then a military alliance in 1939

GermanyGermanyJapanJapanItalyItaly

AustriaAustriaHungaryHungaryBulgariaBulgaria

The Ottoman The Ottoman EmpireEmpire

Axis CountriesAxis Countries*formed by treaties by Germany, Japan , and Italy in 1936 and *formed by treaties by Germany, Japan , and Italy in 1936 and

then a military alliance in 1939then a military alliance in 1939

GermanyGermanyJapanJapanItalyItaly

AustriaAustriaHungaryHungaryBulgariaBulgaria

The Ottoman The Ottoman EmpireEmpire

Who were on the Allies side?

These were countries that opposed the Axis Powers during WWII. These countries included:

FrancePolandGreat BritainAustraliaCanadaNew ZealandSouth AfricaUnited StatesSoviet UnionChinaBelgium

and other small nations. Alliance formed by the Treaty of London in 1914 and reinstated in 1939-1945.

Who were on Axis Powers? side?

These were countries that were against the Allied Powers during WWII. These countries included:

GermanyJapanItalyAustriaHungaryBulgariaThe Ottoman Empire

Axis Powers alliance formed by treaties by Germany, Japan , and Italy in 1936 and then a military alliance in 1939.

Multiple Front War: World War II was fought in three major areas. (Europe/North Africa and the Pacific.)

Each of these fronts was important to the Allied efforts to win the war.

In Europe the main targets were Germany and Italy.

In the Pacific the main target was Japan.

In Africa, the main target was Italy.

7E: analyze major military events of World War II, including the Battle of Midway, the U.S. Military advancement through the Pacific Island, the Bataan Death March, the invasion of Normandy, fighting the war on multiple fronts, and the liberation of concentration camps;

Italy = North Africa and Europe

Germany = Europe

Japan = Pacific

Lend Lease Act Lend Lease Act 19411941

Lend Lease Act Lend Lease Act 19411941

After France fell Britain was After France fell Britain was the only country actively at the only country actively at war with the Nazis. war with the Nazis.

We needed to take action We needed to take action or Hitler would take over or Hitler would take over the eastern hemisphere the eastern hemisphere and possibly us next, but and possibly us next, but we still did not want to get we still did not want to get fully involved. fully involved.

We provide lWe provide loans, defense oans, defense gear, suppliesgear, supplies, and aide to , and aide to China, England, & RussiaChina, England, & Russia

After France fell Britain was After France fell Britain was the only country actively at the only country actively at war with the Nazis. war with the Nazis.

We needed to take action We needed to take action or Hitler would take over or Hitler would take over the eastern hemisphere the eastern hemisphere and possibly us next, but and possibly us next, but we still did not want to get we still did not want to get fully involved. fully involved.

We provide lWe provide loans, defense oans, defense gear, suppliesgear, supplies, and aide to , and aide to China, England, & RussiaChina, England, & Russia

US gives up its policy of Isolationism whey it passes the Lend Lease Act in 1941.

Lend Lease Act =

provided foreign troops with defense gear and promised to lend or lease 7 billion dollars in supplies to any country the President designated.

The US also built a military base in Greenland and established the Atlantic Charter with England. They committed to fight fascism.

SE : US.7A: identify reasons for U.S. involvement in World War II, including Italian, German and Japanese Dictatorships and their aggression, especially the attack on Pearl Harbor.

How did the Lend Lease Act signal U.S How did the Lend Lease Act signal U.S abandonment of their policy of isolation? abandonment of their policy of isolation?

In what ways did the U.S still seem isolated?In what ways did the U.S still seem isolated?

How did the Lend Lease Act signal U.S How did the Lend Lease Act signal U.S abandonment of their policy of isolation? abandonment of their policy of isolation?

In what ways did the U.S still seem isolated?In what ways did the U.S still seem isolated?

Germany took over France Germany took over France by their by their BlitzkriegBlitzkrieg tactic tactic which means which means ““lightning lightning warwar””. The Germans would . The Germans would hit their target hard and hit their target hard and move forward leaving move forward leaving populations in panic. populations in panic.

After Germany took France After Germany took France Britain was next. Britain was next.

Germany took over France Germany took over France by their by their BlitzkriegBlitzkrieg tactic tactic which means which means ““lightning lightning warwar””. The Germans would . The Germans would hit their target hard and hit their target hard and move forward leaving move forward leaving populations in panic. populations in panic.

After Germany took France After Germany took France Britain was next. Britain was next.

Blitzkrieg = German “lighting War” : The use of tanks, infantry, artillery, and air power. Using such force at high speed to break through enemy lines. This keeps the enemy off-balance, making it difficult to react as the front moves on. Used during 1939- 1941.

Starting In July 1940 Germany began Starting In July 1940 Germany began its campaign bombing Britain. its campaign bombing Britain.

Listen to the following radio broadcast Listen to the following radio broadcast from U.S Journalist Ed Murrow during from U.S Journalist Ed Murrow during

a bombing raid in Britain. a bombing raid in Britain.

Starting In July 1940 Germany began Starting In July 1940 Germany began its campaign bombing Britain. its campaign bombing Britain.

Listen to the following radio broadcast Listen to the following radio broadcast from U.S Journalist Ed Murrow during from U.S Journalist Ed Murrow during

a bombing raid in Britain. a bombing raid in Britain.

Ed Murrow CBS broadcast to the U.S from Ed Murrow CBS broadcast to the U.S from LondonLondon

Ed Murrow CBS broadcast to the U.S from Ed Murrow CBS broadcast to the U.S from LondonLondon

What year were bombing raids started on What year were bombing raids started on Britain by the Germans?Britain by the Germans?

How did the British try to protect How did the British try to protect themselves during bombings?themselves during bombings?

What year were bombing raids started on What year were bombing raids started on Britain by the Germans?Britain by the Germans?

How did the British try to protect How did the British try to protect themselves during bombings?themselves during bombings?

Japan formed a pact with Germany to Japan formed a pact with Germany to attack American forces in Europe and attack American forces in Europe and

Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was intended The attack on Pearl Harbor was intended as a as a preventive actionpreventive action in order to keep in order to keep

the U.S. Pacific Fleet from interfering with the U.S. Pacific Fleet from interfering with military actions the Empire of Japan was military actions the Empire of Japan was

planning in Southeast Asia.planning in Southeast Asia.

Japan invaded parts of Southeast Asia for Japan invaded parts of Southeast Asia for natural resources .natural resources .

Japan formed a pact with Germany to Japan formed a pact with Germany to attack American forces in Europe and attack American forces in Europe and

Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was intended The attack on Pearl Harbor was intended as a as a preventive actionpreventive action in order to keep in order to keep

the U.S. Pacific Fleet from interfering with the U.S. Pacific Fleet from interfering with military actions the Empire of Japan was military actions the Empire of Japan was

planning in Southeast Asia.planning in Southeast Asia.

Japan invaded parts of Southeast Asia for Japan invaded parts of Southeast Asia for natural resources .natural resources .

Pearl Harbor = December 7, 1941 – “a day that will live in infamy”.

Japanese planes attacked the U.S. Naval Base in Hawaii. This event brought the United States into WWII. Over 200 Japanese airplanes attack and bomb Pearl Harbor on the Island of Hawaii.

SE : US.7A: identify reasons for U.S. involvement in World War II, including Italian, German and Japanese Dictatorships and their aggression, especially the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Pearl Harbor ClipPearl Harbor ClipPearl Harbor ClipPearl Harbor Clip

The following day President Roosevelt asks congress The following day President Roosevelt asks congress for a declaration of war against Japan. for a declaration of war against Japan.

““Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States which will live in infamy—the United States

of America was suddenly and deliberately of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the attacked by naval and air forces of the

Empire of Japan.Empire of Japan.””

The following day President Roosevelt asks congress The following day President Roosevelt asks congress for a declaration of war against Japan. for a declaration of war against Japan.

““Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States which will live in infamy—the United States

of America was suddenly and deliberately of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the attacked by naval and air forces of the

Empire of Japan.Empire of Japan.””

In your groups continue your notes sheet In your groups continue your notes sheet and use the reading packets to analyze and use the reading packets to analyze

actions taken at home as the U.S actions taken at home as the U.S mobilized into World War II.mobilized into World War II.

In your groups continue your notes sheet In your groups continue your notes sheet and use the reading packets to analyze and use the reading packets to analyze

actions taken at home as the U.S actions taken at home as the U.S mobilized into World War II.mobilized into World War II.

How does FDRHow does FDR’’s Executive Order 9066 s Executive Order 9066 violate the Constitution?violate the Constitution?

How does FDRHow does FDR’’s Executive Order 9066 s Executive Order 9066 violate the Constitution?violate the Constitution?

How is Japanese internment ironic when How is Japanese internment ironic when thinking about World War II?thinking about World War II?

How is Japanese internment ironic when How is Japanese internment ironic when thinking about World War II?thinking about World War II?

While the Supreme Court never ruled that the While the Supreme Court never ruled that the removal and incarceration of Japanese removal and incarceration of Japanese

AmericansAmericanswas unconstitutional, historians and political was unconstitutional, historians and political analysts have described the violations which analysts have described the violations which

theytheybelieve occurred.believe occurred.

RIGHTS AND FREEDOMSRIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

• • Freedom of religionFreedom of religion• • Freedom of speechFreedom of speech• • Freedom of pressFreedom of press• • Right to assembleRight to assemble

While the Supreme Court never ruled that the While the Supreme Court never ruled that the removal and incarceration of Japanese removal and incarceration of Japanese

AmericansAmericanswas unconstitutional, historians and political was unconstitutional, historians and political analysts have described the violations which analysts have described the violations which

theytheybelieve occurred.believe occurred.

RIGHTS AND FREEDOMSRIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

• • Freedom of religionFreedom of religion• • Freedom of speechFreedom of speech• • Freedom of pressFreedom of press• • Right to assembleRight to assemble

VIOLATIONSVIOLATIONS

• • Japanese Americans’ religious freedoms were Japanese Americans’ religious freedoms were violated with respect to the practice of Easternviolated with respect to the practice of Eastern

religious beliefs. The practice of the Shinto religious beliefs. The practice of the Shinto religion was prohibited in the camps. religion was prohibited in the camps.

• • Japanese Americans were denied the Japanese Americans were denied the guarantee of freedom of speech and press with guarantee of freedom of speech and press with

thetheprohibition of using the Japanese language in prohibition of using the Japanese language in public meetings and the censorship of camppublic meetings and the censorship of camp

newspapers. newspapers.

VIOLATIONSVIOLATIONS

• • Japanese Americans’ religious freedoms were Japanese Americans’ religious freedoms were violated with respect to the practice of Easternviolated with respect to the practice of Eastern

religious beliefs. The practice of the Shinto religious beliefs. The practice of the Shinto religion was prohibited in the camps. religion was prohibited in the camps.

• • Japanese Americans were denied the Japanese Americans were denied the guarantee of freedom of speech and press with guarantee of freedom of speech and press with

thetheprohibition of using the Japanese language in prohibition of using the Japanese language in public meetings and the censorship of camppublic meetings and the censorship of camp

newspapers. newspapers.

RIGHTS AND FREEDOMSRIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

• • Freedom from unreasonable searches and Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizuresseizures

VIOLATIONSVIOLATIONS

• • The FBI searched homes of Japanese Americans The FBI searched homes of Japanese Americans often without search warrants, seeking anyoften without search warrants, seeking any

items identified as being Japanese. Items that items identified as being Japanese. Items that appeared as contraband such as short-wave appeared as contraband such as short-wave

radiosradioswere confiscated.were confiscated.

RIGHTS AND FREEDOMSRIGHTS AND FREEDOMS

• • Freedom from unreasonable searches and Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizuresseizures

VIOLATIONSVIOLATIONS

• • The FBI searched homes of Japanese Americans The FBI searched homes of Japanese Americans often without search warrants, seeking anyoften without search warrants, seeking any

items identified as being Japanese. Items that items identified as being Japanese. Items that appeared as contraband such as short-wave appeared as contraband such as short-wave

radiosradioswere confiscated.were confiscated.

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The War EffortThe War Effort

In your groups use your study guide and In your groups use your study guide and the reading packets to detail the the reading packets to detail the

contributions of the battles, individuals, contributions of the battles, individuals, & military leaders. & military leaders.

The War EffortThe War Effort

In your groups use your study guide and In your groups use your study guide and the reading packets to detail the the reading packets to detail the

contributions of the battles, individuals, contributions of the battles, individuals, & military leaders. & military leaders.