Social Studies 6.03
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Andrea Millroy
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Social Studies 6.03
Another War
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Another War
Did you know that prior to World War II, bicycles in the United States were very heavy? American soldiers discovered lighter, multi-speed bicycles in Europe. After the war, these kinds of bicycles became popular in the U.S.
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*identify the causes of World War II
* identify the state's role in World War II
*Summarize the role of the United States in World War II
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Going to War
Germany was damaged by World War I. It was also forced to pay a large amount of money to other countries because of the war. This image shows German tractors going to France as part of a payment for war damages. Payment for war damages caused an economic crisis in Germany.
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Most of the other countries in Europe also struggled with economic crisis. New leaders rose in Italy, Russia, and Germany. They believed that the government should control everything in a country. Adolf Hitler became the dictator of Germany. He wanted to make the nation strong by taking over and ruling other countries.
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Germany invaded Poland in 1939. Then Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. Soon, other European countries formed alliances with one side or the other. This was the beginning of World War II.
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Allied Versus Axis Powers
The two sides of this war were called the Allies and the Axis Powers. The Allies included close to 50 countries. These are the major countries that were involved on each side.
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The Attack
The United States didn't fight in World War II right away. It was still suffering from the Great Depression. Most of the American people didn't want to join the war. The government chose to help the Allies. It sent them weapons and resources. But then in 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. This made most Americans change their minds. The United States officially joined World War II.
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World War II
World War II lasted six years, between 1939 and 1945. It caused the death of about 50 million people, including civilians and military personnel. It involved almost every part of the world.
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Ernie Pyle
Ernie Pyle was a photographer and journalist. Before World War II, he wrote about the lives and hopes of people during the Depression. Then, during World War II, he traveled with the military in Europe. He wrote about and photographed soldiers’ experiences during the war. Do you know someone who has served in the military? What questions would you ask them about their experiences?
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World War II at Home
World War II had a great impact on people's lives in the United States. The bombing of Pearl Harbor was startling. Over 2,400 Americans were killed in the attack. Many people began to worry that they could be attacked.
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World War II at home
Fears led to prejudice against German and Japanese Americans. Schools had air raid drills. These drills were practice for what to do if they came under attack. Cities on the West Coast had blackouts at night. They thought this would make it difficult for enemy planes and ships to attack them.
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World War II at Home
The war also increased patriotism in the United States. Patriotism is the feeling of support that people have for their nation. What other ways did World War II impact people's lives in the United States?
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Economy
World War II brought the United States out of the Great Depression. The government needed resources and goods for the war. Factories used mass production to make guns, ammunition, and ships quickly. Factories and steel mills ran all day long to meet needs. The economy began to grow stronger. Many men went to fight in the war. Women worked in the factories and mills. Farmers also worked to grow more food that could be sent to feed soldiers.
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Military
There were military bases all over the United States that trained soldiers, pilots, and medical staff. Women were also trained to serve in special divisions. Some were nurses in combat areas, while others trained to pilot planes for special needs. Most states had prisoner-of-war, or POW, camps. These camps housed Axis soldiers who were taken prisoner during the war.
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Rationing
The United States government encouraged citizens to conserve resources. People wanted to support their nation. They collected scrap metal for factories to make weapons. The government also limited the amount of goods, like gasoline and rubber, people could buy. It gave people ration books. These books had stamps that people had to give businesses when they bought goods like sugar, meat, and canned goods. If they didn't have any stamps, they couldn’t buy anything.
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Japanese Relocation
Fears about further attack in the United States led to worries about German, Italian, and Japanese Americans. People were concerned that they were still loyal to their home countries and not the United States. However, the government decided to relocate Japanese Americans. They also relocated some German and Italian Americans. However, Japanese Americans were the largest group affected by relocating.
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Japanese Relocation
The government forced them to live in special camps in the United States during the war, like the one pictured. Japanese American families had to sell their homes, businesses, and most of what they owned. The government then allowed them to return home after the war.
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Summary
Many countries were struggling economically in the 1930s. This led to World War II. This war involved almost every part of the world. It lasted six years and caused the death of about 50 million people. World War II brought an end to the Great Depression and brought economic stability to the United States.
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