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World War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945, involving the vast majority of the world's nations, including all great powers, eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis. This war fundamentally reshaped international relations, economies, and societies worldwide.
Time: 1941-1945 Definition: A genocide during World War II in which Nazi forces systemically killed off Jews, Romas, POWs, homosexuals, mentally and physically disabled, Poles and many more. Significance: This genocide culturally destroyed Europe, and prompted international involvement in resolving the issue, culminating in World War II.
1) 1933: Hitler comes to power in Germany 2) 1935-1936: Hitler began rearming Germany against Treaty of Versailles 3) Britain and France, afraid of another war, instituted a policy of appeasement 4) 1938: Munich Conference - Germany annexed a part of Czechoslovakia, which had a large culturally German population 5) Sept 1, 1939: Germany invades Poland and starts WW2
German term for lightning warfare; involved rapid movement of troops, tanks, and mechanized carriers; resulted in early German victories over Belgium, Holland, and France in World War II. Vichy French collaborationist government established in 1940 in southern France following defeat of French armies by the Germans.
Review 7.6 Causes of World War II for your test on Unit 7 – Global Conflicts (1900-Present). For students taking AP World History: Modern
Review 8.8 World War II for your test on Unit 8 – 20th Century Global Conflicts. For students taking AP European History
In May 1937, Neville Chamberlain became prime minister of Great Britain and attempted to limit the territorial expansion by Hitler through a foreign policy known as "appeasement." Chamberlain argued that the Fuhrer initially was reacting to unfair provisions of the Versailles Treaty, and the prime minister appeared willing to acquiesce to the inclusion of ethnic Germans into the Third Reich.
