Lesson 2: Getting Aggressive

Introduction

Important Icon In this lesson, we will discuss what led to World War II Important Icon

Focus Questions:

What were the causes for World War II?

Causes of WWII

Hey There, Students!

Today, we will take a closer look at some of the causes of World War II. Do you remember the Treaty of Versailles after World War I? Well, this left many Germans very upset and wanting revenge. In this lesson, we will take a closer look at how that all played out!

  In your journal:  Print the notes page and complete it as you go through the slides. If you do not have access to a printer, another option is to draw/write your notes page in your social studies journal.

 

Causes of WWII Download Causes of WWII

View the slideshow below to learn more about how Germany fared after WWI and some of the major causes of World War II.

In your journal: Now, we will review some of the key terms you learned today. Throughout this unit, we will learn new words while adding to the key terms we have already learned. As you learn the words, draw a table in your social studies journal to keep up with the terms and definitions you learn with each new lesson. I have included what this may look like below.

Two-column table. Record your vocabulary words. Write the word in the left column, the definition in the right column.

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World War I left Germany in desperate need of direction. The German people were willing to put their morals to the side for someone who made promises of a better future. Unfortunately, we will learn that it was the worst mistake the German people could have ever made. 

 

 

   

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