week 10 WORLD WAR II
Page 1: "Stars and Stripes on Iwo Jima"
Song by Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys
Reflects on the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima during WWII
Symbolizes victory through sacrifice
Honors the soldiers who fought and died there
Highlights emotions of pride and sorrow among troops
Old Glory as a lasting symbol of heroism
Page 2: WORLD WAR II
Focus of the week's study
Page 3: Last Week On…
Overview of previous topics discussed
End of the “Roaring 20s” and the Great Depression
Rise of Democratic politicians, notably FDR
Changing relationship between citizens and government
Creation of social safety nets: Social Security, AAA, WPA
Page 4: End of the Great Depression: Outbreak of War
World War II: 1939-1945
The most devastating conflict in human history with ~80 million dead
Technologies utilized for violence: industrialized genocide, atomic bomb
The United States emerges as a world superpower
Page 5: Major Nations Involved
Great Britain
Italy
United States
Germany
Soviet Union
Japan
Page 6: Origins of the Pacific War
1931: Explosion in Manchuria leads to Japanese invasion
1932: Japan establishes the puppet state Manchukuo, igniting a war with China
1937: Full-scale invasion of China, notable atrocities like the Rape of Nanjing
Driven by desire for resources and regional dominance
Page 7: Pacific War 1937-1942 Overview
Involvement of nations and regions in the conflict
Japan's dominance in Asia
Allies: Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, British India, Burma, China, etc.
Geographical spread of conflict including the Philippines, Guam, and more
Page 8: Early American Involvement: the Flying Tigers
AVG = American Volunteer Group, known as Flying Tigers
American volunteers joined the Chinese Air Force to fight against Japan
Page 9: Origins of the European War
Aftermath of WWI: Treaty of Versailles led to German instability
Rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party
Expansionist policies initiated
1938: Germany annexes Austria, occupies Czechoslovakia
Policy of Appeasement by Britain and France
Page 10: The European War Begins
September 1, 1939: Germany invades Poland
Utilizes the Blitzkrieg strategy with new technologies
Destabilization of Europe, leading to global conflict
Page 11: European Map Overview
Includes various allied and Axis territories during the war
Page 12: Early American Involvement: Eagle Squadrons
American pilots joined the British Royal Air Force, renounced citizenship
Participated as “Eagle Squadrons” before US officially entered the war
Page 13: Early American Involvement: Destroyers for Bases
US provided Britain with obsolete warships in exchange for access to military bases
Roosevelt's initiative to sidestep the Neutrality Act
Page 14: The US Enters the War: Pearl Harbor
Shift from isolationism to support of Allies due to Lend-Lease Act
US embargo on oil impacts Japan
Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941
2400 Americans killed, 19 warships destroyed
FDR’s “Day of Infamy” speech
Page 15: The US in the Pacific War: Island Hopping
Japan's rapid expansion into various territories
Brutal treatment of POWs exemplified by the Bataan Death March
US adopts island hopping strategy: Midway, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima
Page 16: The US in the Pacific War: Firebombing
US bombing campaigns targeting Japanese cities made of wood
Severe civilian impact; massive casualties reported
Notable event: March 1945 firebomb raid on Tokyo
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Page 18: 1945: The Potsdam Conference
Meeting of UK, US, and Soviet Union
Aimed at demanding unconditional Japanese surrender
No promises or guarantees given to Japan
Page 19: The Atomic Bomb
Goal of quickly ending the war
US drops atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945
Resulted in massive destruction and civilian casualties
Japan's surrender closely follows bombing events
Page 20: Mobilizing America for War
Selective Training and Service Act of 1940: Implemented the draft
Many volunteered for service
Frontline conditions were brutal
Page 21: Racial Prejudice During WWII
Confusion observed between distinguishing Japanese from Chinese
Emotional outbursts against Japanese resulted in innocent Chinese victims
Anthropological discussion on physical traits of Chinese and Japanese
Page 22: The Wartime Economy
War efforts help to end the Great Depression
War Production Board manages industry shift
Implementation of price controls and rationing
Page 23: Naval Production Stats
Overview of wartime ship production
Total of 1121 vessels produced including aircraft carriers, destroyers, etc.
Page 24: Women in World War II
Shift in gender roles; women enter workforce in large numbers
"Rosie the Riveter" symbolizes women's contributions
Women served in military through Women’s Army Corps (WAC)
Page 25: Race during World War II
WWII amplifies racial inequalities in the US
The Tuskegee Airmen represent African-American contribution
Detroit Race Riot of 1943 highlights racial tensions
Page 26: Race in the War: Executive Order 9066
Over 120,000 Japanese Americans interned
Significant civil liberties violations
Loss of both liberty and property
Page 27: Everyday Life: Victory Gardens
Japanese American internment impacts agricultural labor
Victory Gardens promote self-sufficiency
Eventually leads to Bracero Program, increasing Mexican immigration
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Page 29: Japanese-American Volunteers
442nd Infantry Regiment composed of Japanese-American volunteers
Segregated unit, highly decorated for service in Europe
Page 30: Ending the Second World War
Yalta Conference in 1945 to discuss postwar arrangements
GI Bill aids in veteran reintegration through education and mortgages
Paris Peace Treaty in 1947 outlines new European borders.