World War II and the Treaty of Versailles

Managed 100,000 Women in posts around the world

• Role of women in World War II

• Women in the workforce during the 1950s

• Women's suffrage movement

• Impact of women in the Industrial Revolution

Reason Texas was a favorite location for training soldiers

• Texas' flat land and good climate made it the main training ground during the war.

• Texas was known for its abundant military resources and supplies.

• Texas had the largest population of soldiers ready for training.

• Texas was centrally located, making it accessible for troops from all over the country.

Discrimination faced by African American soldiers

• Placed in segregated units and assigned to noncombat roles until late in the war

• Given equal treatment and opportunities as white soldiers

• Promoted to leadership positions immediately

• Sent to the front lines without any training

Event that started World War II for the United States

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii by the Japanese.

• The invasion of Poland by Germany.

• The attack on Fort Sumter by Confederate forces.

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

Production in Dallas and Fort Worth during World War II

• Produced tanks

• Produced airplanes

• Produced ships

• Produced weapons

Tex Hill's contribution in World War II

• Volunteered as a pilot in the 'Flying Tigers' unit in China, credited with 12 victories, and awarded the Legion of Merit

• Served as a general in the European theater, leading troops in major battles

• Worked as a spy in Germany, gathering intelligence for the Allies

• Participated in naval operations in the Pacific, sinking enemy ships

Event that convinced Japan to surrender in WWII

• The U.S. dropped two nuclear bombs on Japan: Hiroshima on August 6th and Nagasaki on August 9th.

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919.

• The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

• The Battle of Midway in June 1942.

Conditions of the Treaty of Versailles that Germany felt were unfair

• Germany had to accept responsibility for the war and pay reparations.

• Germany was allowed to maintain a military of 500,000 troops.

• Germany was permitted to keep all the territory it seized during the war.

• Germany had to form an alliance with France.

Audie Murphy's notable achievements

• Held off an attack by 200 Germans single-handedly, won 37 decorations, and received every U.S. bravery medal

• Served as a general in World War II and led multiple successful campaigns

• Wrote several bestselling novels after the war

• Became a famous Hollywood actor without any military background

Side the United States was on during World War II

• The Allies, including the United Kingdom, China, and the Soviet Union

• The Axis Powers, including Germany and Japan

• Neutral, not supporting either side

• The League of Nations, promoting peace