WWII – The War Abroad Notes

The Rise of Fascism Fascism is a nationalistic political philosophy, which is _________________________________

___________________________________________. It puts the importance of the nation above the rights of the individual.

The word Fascism comes from a Latin word meaning “_________________________________.” These Fasces were used in ancient Rome to beat Senators who did not vote the way the emperor wanted.

Fascist dictators began to take over in parts of Europe in the 1920’s and 1930’s due to bad economic conditions created by ___________________________________________________.

Italy ____________________________________ became the Prime Minister of Italy in 1922. He used

this position to outlaw all non-fascist political parties and soon became and dictator.

Germany __________________________________________ became the

Chancellor of Germany in January 1933. Through a variety of manipulative actions, Hitler soon dismantled the German government and became a dictator.

Europe Moves Toward War ________________________: German troops moved into the

___________________________. This was prohibited by the Treaty of Versailles.

_________________: Hitler and Mussolini signed an alliance, creating the ________________.

The Spanish Civil War 1936-39: __________________________________: Fascist forces aided by Italy and Germany

takes over Spain. (WWII dress rehearsal).

More Steps Toward War ____________________________: Germany annexed Austria. ____________________________: Munich conference: Hitler forced the British and French

to give him the Sudetenland in return for a promise not to invade the rest of Czechoslovakia.

____________________________: Hitler took over Czechoslovakia.

War in Europe Begins ____________________________: Britain and France agreed to protect Poland in case of a

German invasion. ____________________________: Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact Sept. 1, 1939: Hitler invaded Poland, starting WWII. ____________________________: Britain and France declared war on Germany and

Germany and Italy declared war on them.

The Japanese Empire Japan wanted to expand to meet the land

needs of a growing population and to obtain more raw materials and markets for its industries.

1931: _________________________________________________

1937-40: Japan seized most of Eastern China Sept. 1940:

___________________________________________

_________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

America and WWII America initially stayed out of the

war, but began a naval build up in the Pacific to counter the expansion of Japan.

1939: ________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________.

Disillusionment from WWI and the Great Depression contributed to the popularity of isolationism in America.