HASS AEP - History

Treaty of Versailles was unfair to Germany and Hitler’s actions were understandable, and justifiable. This belief, was adopted by Britain.

What was the Policy of Appeasement?

Example of Policy of appeasement?

Munich Agreement (Germany) 30th of Sept 1938. Agreement signed by Hitler, Chamberlain, Mussolini and Daladier. Britain and France allowed Germany to annex areas in Czechoslovakia in exchange for peace. His reasoning was the had a population of 3 million ethnic Germans But Hitler in march 1939, invaded other parts. Same year started demanding territories in Poland, Germany invaded, policy abandoned.

1939-1945

When did WW2 start and end?

Japanese people lost faith in gov., turned to army. Japan needed natural goods, so invaded China. China asked help from the LoN, but Japan ignored.

Japanese depression?

Treaty of Versailles, economic Depression, Germany’s Militarism (Hitler kept violating terms), failure of appeasement, failure of league of nations, Japan’s militarism

What were the causes of WW2?

Policy which meant avoiding permanent isolation, political affairs and military conflicts. (US)

What is the policy of Isolation?

US , 1929 -1939. Causes - Drought, overproduction, bank failures, stock speculation and consumer debt. (Although post WW1 escaped with no debts.

When, what, why and where did the great depression start?

24th of Oct 1929 - NY stock market crashed, known as start of GD

What is Black thursday?

Germany, Italy, Japan

Who was part of the Axis Powers?

1st of September 1939, Britain and France, including all of British Empire (Aus) declare war on Germany.

When did Germany attack Poland? ( Officially began WW2)

US response to Japan having more French Indochina in 1941?

Embargo on Iron, steel and copper. Froze Japan’s assets in US (prevent purchase of oil). Britain and Netherlands imposed oil embargos of their own. (lost 88% of impost of oil)

It was a secret project on an atomic bomb that was made as the American soldiers were concerned for the nuclear development in Germany.

What was the Manhattan Project?

Officially began on the 1st of Sept 1939 when Germany invaded Poland. Caused Britain and France to declare war after Chamberlin’s policy of appeasement failed.

When did the WW2 start in Europe and why?

Surrendered to allies on the 7th - 8th May 1945. (VE Day)

When was the end of WW2 in Europe?

17th July - 2nd of August, 1945. Big 3 - Churchill (B), Harry Truman (US) and Joseph Stalin (USSR), met to decide conditions of post-war Europe. ie. division of Germany, war reparations and trialing of war criminals.

When and what was the Potsdam Conference?

Document presented to Japan - requested for ‘unconditional surrender’ or face “utter destruction”

What was the Potsdam Declaration? -

Japan kept expanding through Asia (China) and pacific in 1931 to get natural resources. (invasion China 1937) Japan had a strong dislike to Allies as they got nothing out of TOV. Joined the axis powers in 1940 (Tripartite Pact).

What led up to WW2 in Asia?

Japan’s surrender 1945 - Hiroshima (6/08), Nagasaki (9/08)

When did the US drop two atomic bombs? And which cities?

15th of August 1945 - Japanese emperor, announced unconditional surrender. (VP Day)

When is Victory Day in the Pacific?

USA occupied Japan, Japan unconditional surrender, armistice signed, General McArthur became supreme commander of Allies and aimed to democratize Japan.

Outcome of WW2?

2nd Of September 1945

When was the Japanese armistice signed? - official end to WW2

Fear it would open to socialism or communism, and losing empire. (Also due to culture (Pride))

Why did Japan ignore the Potsdam Declaration?

Allies had already defeated Germany in Europe. Japan vowed to fight bitter end (Pacific). Truman concerned of the continuous bombing of Japan would result in the US having to invade Japan with their troops, costing many lives. Therefore Truman approved the use of the atomic bombs for a quick end to the war.

What was happening at the time? (before atomic Bomb)

75,000 people.

How many people died in Hiroshima?

40,000 people (use to indicate US had supply)

How many people died in Nagasaki?

Thousands died instantly, deadly radiation reached over 100,000 people affected (cancer). Very few buildings left (60,00 buildings destroyed)

Results of atomic bombs? (Injuries)

8th of August 1945, 1 million soviet soldiers, occupied Manchuria NE China, to take on the 700,000 men.

When did USSR declare war on Japan?

Winston Churchill (GB), Joseph Stalin (USSR - 1941), Harry Truman (USA - 1941), Adolf Hitler (G) , Benito Mussolini (I), Hirohito (J)

Who were the leaders involved

When was the Potsdam declaration made?

26th July 1941

When was the official army or signed to end European war?

22nd June 1940