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Japanese Nationalism Ch. 17 Sec. 3
Nationalist radicals in Japan sensed weakness in the government after the Depression hit them. They tried to pursuade military takeover by committing acts of terrorism. -
The Manchurian Incident: The Beginning Ch. 17 Sec. 3
Japan needed more land and resources because of the growing population. As a result, the Japanese army stationed in Manchuria, China. They captured many cities and the Chinese fled. -
The Manchurian Incident: The End Ch. 17 Sec. 3
The Japanes military had seized all of Manchuria. Japan now announced that it was a state of Manchukuo under Japanese protection. -
Chancellor Hitler Ch. 17 Sec. 1
President Hindenburg appointed Hitler as Chancellor, or head of the German government. -
Jews Loose Rights Ch. 18 Sec. 3
The Nazis ordered a boycott on all Jewish owned businesses. Through 1935, all the priviledges that Jews had were slowly taken away. -
The Holocaust Ch. 18 Sec. 3
When Hitler became leader of Germany, he started the Holcaust, an organized way of killing Jews. By the time it was over, more than 6,000,000 Jews died. -
Jewish Discrimination Ch. 18 Sec. 3
Hitler made the Germans believe that Jews were to blame for their economic hardships. -
Axis Powers Ch. 17 Sec. 1
An alliance was made between Germany, Italy, and later Japan, forming the Axis Powers. -
Kristallnacht Ch. 18 Sec. 3
Nazis broke the glass on al Jewish houses, shops, and synagogues. -
Stalin's Leadership Ch. 17 Sec. 1
Soviet leader Joseph Stalin perfected his communist rule by taking over the country's agriculture and killing any who oppose him. -
Czechoslovkia Falls Ch. 17 Sec. 2
Hitler began his expansion with western Czechoslovakia after agreeing to take only Sudetenland. -
Englinsh and French Pledge to Poland Ch. 17 Sec. 2
The early Allies promised aid to Poland if the Germans attacked. Hitler eventually conqured it, though. -
SS Ch. 18 Sec. 3
The SS were Hitler's police. They were able to beat and punish Jews and any other group discriminated against in public. -
Europe Begins to Fall Ch. 17 Sec. 2
Hitler ends the "phony war" by successfully attacking Denmark and Norway. Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands shortly followed. -
Dunkirk Ch. 17 Sec. 2
French and English troops fought off Germans to distract them while another group rescued 340,000 soldiers in a makeshift fleet of 900. -
The Fall of France Ch. 17 Sec. 2
The Nazis invaded France and the city was abandoned, leaving it free territory. -
The Battle of Britain Ch. 17 Sec. 2
Germany launched a massive airstrike on Britain that lasted for 9 months, setting multiple buildings on fire and injuring countless civilians. -
The Draft Ch. 18 Sec. 1
Congress approved the Selective Training and Service Act, which enlists men ages 21 to 36 to the armed forces. -
The Homefront Ch. 18 Sec. 1
Those who were not fighting the war supported it by saving extra food and giving it to soldiers. They also bought Liberty Bonds to help pay for the war. -
Minorities: African Americans Ch. 18 Sec. 5
A law was passed that prohibited racism in hiring pocesses. This gave many African Americans job opportunities. -
The US Joins the War Ch. Sec. 2
Presidnt Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill met on a warship to discuss the US's entrance into the war and their battle tactics. -
Pearl Harbor Ch. 17 Sec. 4
180 Japanese planes bombed the US Naval base at Pearl Harbor. Heavy losses including 18 ships, 2400 people, and 200 planes were a result. The US entered the war 4 days after. -
Troops Captured Ch. 18 Sec. 4
Douglas MacArthur tried to ivade Japan, but half of his planes were destroyed and he was ordered to retreat, leaving behind his troops, who were captured by the Japanese. MacArthur swore to return. -
Bataan Death March Ch. 18 Sec. 4
Thousands of Filipino and American soldiers surrendered to Japanese forces. They were split up into groups and were forced to march 60 miles to a railroad junction. 15,000 of them died on the way there. -
Battle of the Coral Sea Ch. 18 Sec. 4
An Allied naval force attacked a Japanese fleet with aircraft carriers. Both side launched planes and lost over half of them, therefore, ending in a draw. -
Battle of the Midway C. 18 Sec. 3
Allies once again attacked a Japanese fleet with planes and bombers. The Japanese were encountered with bombs in a surprise attack. Four Japanese ship were sank and 250 planes were lost. This battle was the shift from defense to offense for the Allies. -
Atlantic War Ch. 18 Sec. 2
When America joined the war, they brought battleships and helped the Allies destroy 175 U-boats. -
Battle of Guadalcanal
After the victory at Midway, the Allies next step was to invade Guadalcanal. Both sides deployed thousands of troops and several ships. By November, the island had been taken from the Japanese. -
Stalingrad Ch. 18 Sec. 2
The Germans began firebombing Stalingrad, but the ground forces were stopped by the weather. The Soviets then launched a counter attack, killing 330,000 Germans. Germany did not surrender until January 31. This battle is considered the turning point of the war. -
Death Camps Ch. 18 Sec. 3
Death Camps are where the Nazis kept and killed Jews. They were crowded, poorly sanitized, and heavily guarded. -
Casablanca Ch. 18 Sec. 2
Roosevelt and Churchill met in Morocco to map out their entire plan for the rest of the war. -
The Invasion of Italy Ch. 18 Sec. 2
Allied forces advanced through Italy, overthrowing Mussolini and breaking through German lines, capturing Rome and liberating the country. -
Women Working Ch. 18 Sec. 5
Women took mens jobs as they were drafted. Many worked if factories producing war goods. The total number of working women was around 19.4 million. -
Allies Aid Jews Ch. 18 Sec. 3
The Allies attacked the SS and freed the Jews from the Death Camps, however, it was too late for many of those who were imprisoned. -
Minorities: Native Americans Ch. 18 Sec. 5
Native Americans who joined the armed forces spoke in their native language to prevent Axis powes from understanding messages to the Allies. -
D-Day Ch. 18 Sec. 2
The Allies stormed the Omaha beach of Normandy, hoping to gain some ground, only to bet met with Nazi machine guns. Even though many died, the beach, then all of France was taken back. -
Minorities: Mexicans Ch. 18 Sec. 5
Mexican Americans found job opportunities in factories that made war goods. -
The Battle of the Bulge Ch. 18 Sec. 2
Ally forces lined the Netherlands border and were attacked and pushed back, forming a "bulge" in the line. This battle made Nazi leaders realize that they couldn't win the war. -
Iwo Jima Ch. 18 Sec. 3
Troops were only able to gain 700 yards before taking the beach and the another month for the whole island. Heavy losses were suffered. -
Japanese Released Ch. 18 Sec. 5
The US govrnment allowed the Japanese citizens held in camps to leave. -
V-E Day Ch. 18 Sec. 2
The Soviets reached Germany and marched their way through the country until they met up with other Ally forces at the Elbe River. They surrounded Berlin, and Germany surrendered. -
Okinawa Ch. 18 Sec. 4
The Allied fleet headed for the island of Okinawa was attacked by kamiazes for three months but refused to surrender. They fought back, losing over 50,000 troops, but ended up winning after Japan surrendered the island. -
Hiroshima Ch. 18 Sec. 4
An American plane drooped an atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. Most of the city and its residents were destroyed instantly -
Nagasaki Ch 18 Sec. 4
A secon bomb was dropped on Nagasaki with similar results as the first one. -
V-J Day Ch. 18 Sec. 4
The Japanese government surrendered to America, ending the war. The agreement was signed on a warship in the Tokyo Bay.
