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World War 2 Causes Presentation and Video Activity

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WWII: The Top 6 Causes title slide showing Adolf Hitler in uniform with a swastika armband, giving a salute
Opening slide to launch the causes lesson
WWII basics: dates 1939-1945, Europe and Pacific fronts, 50+ million dead, and Axis vs Allied Powers with their flags
Background notes before the individual causes
Cause 1, Treaty of Versailles: B.R.A.T. acronym (blame, reparations, army, territory) and its effects on Germany
Mnemonic slide for note-taking on the first cause
Cause 2, Great Depression: 1929-1939 hardship and unstable governments lead to the rise of fascist dictatorships
Connect economic crisis to the rise of fascism
Cause 3, Dictators Take Charge: Who am I? profiles of Hideki Tojo of Japan and Benito Mussolini of Italy with flags
Guess-the-leader reading for class discussion
Cause 3 continued: Who am I? profiles tracing how Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin rose to power, with their flags
Second set of leader profiles to read aloud
Cause 4, Alliances Form: Rome-German Axis, Anti-Comintern Pact, Pact of Steel and Tripartite Pact with dates and flags
Timeline chart of the Axis treaties for notes
Cause 5, Imperialism: maps of Japan invading Manchuria 1931, Italy invading Ethiopia 1935 and German annexations 1938-39
Map-based look at dictators expanding their empires
WWII causes activity: students fill in war basics, B.R.A.T. letters and fascism blanks, then match dictators to flags
Digital response sheet students complete during the video
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US History | World War II Causes | Presentation & Video Activity

This resource is a comprehensive teaching tool specifically designed for educators targeting students in Grades 8-11. It finds its use both in public schools and homeschooled educational settings, aligning closely with the Social Studies curriculum focuses on USA and World History.

The product comes as a Google version as well as traditional version for flexibility of use. The presentation covers:

  • Effects of the Treaty of Versailles
  • Impact of Great Depression
  • Rise of dictators in power
  • The role of alliances
  • Implications of imperialism
  • Significance Hitler and Stalin’s agreement
  • Invasion Poland repercussions.
Presentation Features:

This full-color, multimedia-rich PowerPoint goes beyond mere text, engaging learners visually. A unique feature includes a compact video activity revolving around Adolf Hitler's life background aiding active engagement among students while encouraging critical thinking skills.

A Graphic Organizer:

Bundled with the PowerPoint is a graphic organizer catering to various learning styles by promoting efficient recording skills while maintaining student attention during delivery.

Versatility For Classroom Use:


  • Whole Class Discussions
  • Small Group Activities
Homework Assignment Options: This package extends to homework tasks too, providing additional time to grasp complex themes surrounding the World War II era。 Faster Feedback for Educators via an Answer Key:

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