Causes and Consequences of World War II
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min· Pearson Myperspectives
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the major causes and consequences of World War II.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 11:02
World War II, A War for Resources: Crash Course World History #220
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Both Germany and Japan sought autarky, or self-sufficiency, because they lacked resources to build their industrial states.
- 2
Hitler wanted to expand German territory to acquire lebensraum, or living space, which meant agricultural land to feed Germans.
- 3
The Hunger Plan proposed that Germany invade the Soviet Union to transform Ukraine and western Russia into a breadbasket.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the desire for autarky, specifically regarding food resources, contributed to the start of World War II, according to the video.”
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