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World War II- Events Guided Notes Name: ____________________________________What led Japan to War?Militarism – _____________________________________________________________, they wanted to be the biggest.2) Friction between the U.S. and Japan – Japan resented the U.S. immigration act of 1924 – which barred Japanese immigration to AmericaIn 1940, ______________________________________________________ instituted a trade embargo with Japan3) Lack of natural resources – Japan had to import __________________________________________________________________________ no trade concessions they would be forced to go to war Japan needed the oil rich Dutch east indies and the rubber plantations of British MalayaU.S. versus JapanThe U.S. refused to cooperate and negotiateThe U.S. had broken the secret Japanese diplomatic codes_____________________________________________U.S. deciphering program was codenamed _________________________________________________________Stop N JotExplain how this could be a benefit to the U.S.?U.S. Enters World War II________________________________________- Japan leads the attack on Pearl HarborResulted in the U.S. declaring war on Japan, soon after Germany declared war on the U.S.*Allies Powers- ________________________________________________________________________________*Axis Powers- _________________________________________________________________________________The War in the PacificOn December 8, congress declared war on JapanPresident Roosevelt declared December 7th as _____________________________________________________Theaters of War- War in the PacificIsland Hopping- _____________________________________________________________________________Used to gain dominance in area in the PacificThe Battle of Coral SeaThe Tide Turns Against Japan May 7 1942The first naval battle in historywhere the two opposing forces never saw each other. All the fighting was done ______________________________________________________________________No one won.Result:Japanese abandon their plans to set up future bases in the area._________________________________________________________________________gained the momentum.The Battle of Midway June 4-7 1942The Japanese attempt to draw out and destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet The Americans destroyed______________________________________________________________________.The Japanese navy never recovered from these losses or regained the offensive initiative again.The Battle of Iwo Jima February 19 1945American Marines land on the volcanic island of Iwo Jima. Strategically important as an air base_____________________________________________________________.Success!!The American’s established an airfield on the island for future air raids against Japan.War in EuropeAlso included North AfricaNo Trench Warfare- Air PowerNew Technology_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Battle of the BulgeDecember 1944, Adolph Hitler attempts to split the Allied armies in northwest Europe Used surprise blitzkrieg tactic thrustBlitzkrieg- ___________________________________________________________________________ American units fight a desperate battle to stop the German advance________________________________________________ to Bastogne to provide support for the Allied defense.Result: A crucial shortage of fuel for the Germany Army proved fatal , Hitler stops his pursuit of the U.S. ArmyThe War in Europe-Operation Barbarossa - June 22, 1941 – Germany launches a surprise attack against RussiaWas Stalin ready? -No!Stalin was warned that the Germans might be planning an attackStalin refused to believe his generals advice German invades Russia under the idea of lebensraumlebensraum-___________________________________________________________________________the Germans intend to enslave or wipeout the Russian populationStalin utilized his plan of scorched earth during the German Invasion- WIN!The Africa CampaignThe British 8th army and the German Africa corps will wage armored warfare across North Africa.Why Africa? –______________________________________________________________________________The Africa corps finally surrenders to British and American forces in May 1943.Army leaders: ______________________________________________________________ command the German Africa corps______________________________________________________________ commands the British 8th ArmyReflection:Explain how the United States was able to achieve victory in World War II?__________________________________________Glue Margin______________________________________________________ ................
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