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History Class Notes

World War II was caused by the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and aggressive expansionism. Key events included the invasion of Poland in 1939, the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, and the D-Day invasion in 1944, culminating in the war's end in 1945. The aftermath saw the formation of the United Nations, the beginning of the Cold War, decolonization, and the Nuremberg Trials for war crimes.

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History Class Notes

World War II was caused by the Treaty of Versailles, the rise of totalitarian regimes, and aggressive expansionism. Key events included the invasion of Poland in 1939, the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, and the D-Day invasion in 1944, culminating in the war's end in 1945. The aftermath saw the formation of the United Nations, the beginning of the Cold War, decolonization, and the Nuremberg Trials for war crimes.

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World War II Overview

CAUSES OF WORLD WAR II


1. Treaty of Versailles (1919): Harsh penalties on Germany led to resentment.
2. Rise of Totalitarian Regimes: Adolf Hitler (Germany), Benito Mussolini (Italy), Hideki Tojo
(Japan).
3. Expansionism and Aggression: Germany invaded Poland (1939), Japan invaded
Manchuria (1931).

KEY EVENTS
1. 1939: Invasion of Poland - Official start of WWII.
2. 1940: Fall of France - Germany captures Paris in six weeks.
3. 1941: Pearl Harbor Attack - Japan attacks the U.S., bringing America into the war.
4. 1942: Battle of Stalingrad - Turning point in Eastern Front.
5. 1944: D-Day Invasion - Allied forces land in Normandy, France.
6. 1945: End of War - Germany surrenders in May, Atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima
and Nagasaki in August.

AFTERMATH AND IMPACT


1. Formation of the United Nations (1945) to promote global peace.
2. The Cold War begins (U.S. vs. Soviet Union).
3. Decolonization - Many colonies gained independence.
4. War Crimes Trials - Nuremberg Trials held for Nazi leaders.

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