https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8 “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” - Isoroku Yamamoto en-us 2023-01-17 20:19:35 UTC 2025-05-07 01:28:19 UTC hello@padlet.com simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2448925868 On this date, the Treaty of Versailles was signed and passed. While this event happened at the end of World War I, it is important to World War II with the role it played in essentially starting it. It basically punished Germany for all the death, damage, and destruction that World War I caused, as it took away some of Germany's territories, money, and more.]]> 2023-01-18 20:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2448925868 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2451514638 Like I stated earlier, this treaty essentially punished for Germany for World War I. So, this treaty was significant because it led to the rise of Hitler, as he was upset after the treaty blamed Germany for the war. So, after his service in World War I, Hitler rose to power through the Nazi party and took over Germany, and he wanted revenge over the rest of the world.]]> 2023-01-20 20:04:56 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2451514638 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2451517726 This is the official day that Hitler joined the Nazi Party. However, at this time it was called the German's Worker's Party, and then it eventually evolved to the Nazi Party we know today. He joined this party after his service in World War I, and it began his political reign in Germany.]]> 2023-01-20 20:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2451517726 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2451524006 Like I mentioned earlier, camps such as the one in Dachau were very brutal and harmful. This camp started something tht became infamous throughout the world, as it is seen as one of the worst events to ever happen. It is also important to go back to this time, analyze the decisions by countries, and analyze what happened, so that something like this doens't start again.]]> 2023-01-20 20:14:59 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2451524006 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2451529199 On this day, the first concentration camp in Germany was established. It was called Dachau (it was located in this town i Germany), and it was used to contain people Hitler despised, such as Jews, communists, and more. If the people in camps such as this one did not obey orders, they were either tortured, beaten, or killed in various ways.]]> 2023-01-20 20:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2451529199 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452605920 2023-01-22 22:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452605920 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452607283 2023-01-22 22:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452607283 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452611052 This date is significant because of what it started in Nazi Germany. It was the start of something that the whole world wants to forget happened, as this event was infamous for the harm and pain it caused to people in these concentration camps.]]> 2023-01-22 22:43:17 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452611052 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452622762 2023-01-22 23:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452622762 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452624408 This is the start of the infamous event that is known as "The Rape of Nanking." This was a devastating act committed by the Japanese after they invaded China. It was nicknamed "The Lost Holocaust," as 300,000 civilians were killed and 20,000-80,000 women were raped. ]]> 2023-01-22 23:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452624408 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452635292 This start date is significant because it is seen as one of the worst decisions and conferences in history. It basically gave Hitler a go-ahead to seize territory such as the Sudentenland, and it gave a Hitler a green light to do what he wanted. France and Great Britain also missed out on a chance to potentially minimize and stop the damage and harm to the world that Hitler was soon going to commit.]]> 2023-01-22 23:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452635292 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452785220 2023-01-23 05:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452785220 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452785696 This is the start date of the Munich Conference, and this is where Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy signed the Munich agreement, which made Czechoslovakia surrender its territory to Germany]]> 2023-01-23 05:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452785696 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452799773 This date is significant because of the damage and hurt it caused the Japanese people. Even though sometimes it is overlooked (as it is called "The Lost Holocaust"), there is no denying that it didn't happen, and that it wasn't extremely deadly and harmful. Hopefully, events such as this one never occur again.]]> 2023-01-23 06:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2452799773 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453068005 Also known as "The Night of Broken Glass," this event was the major starting point of hatred and racism towards Jews in World War II. During this event, Jewish synagogues, buisnesses, and other buildings were destroyed to nothing, 7,500 buisnesses and 100 synagogues were annihilated, leaving 100 Jews dead.]]> 2023-01-23 11:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453068005 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453075807 This date in World War II is important because it shows a completely terrible and racist act that started hatred towards the Jews in this war. Just because these people believed something differently than what Hitler believes, this event either scared, damaged, or ended Jewish lives in Germany.]]> 2023-01-23 11:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453075807 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453085852 On this date, Germany had officially started invading Poland. Poland fell very quickly, as they surrendered on October 6. Germany continued to conquer and seize more land. However, this invasion was a little more important, regarding what it caused and started in World War II...]]> 2023-01-23 11:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453085852 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453090833 2023-01-23 11:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453090833 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453092093 This invasion of Poland was significant because it caused Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany just two days later. That date is widely considered the start or beginning of World War II, so this means that Germany's invasion of Poland essentially caused and began World War II.]]> 2023-01-23 11:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453092093 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453096133 Like I previously stated, the event that led up this declaration of war was the invasion of Poland by Germany. This was only 2 days after the invasion, and they declared war to attempt to protect their fellow allied nation, in Poland.]]> 2023-01-23 11:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453096133 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453099985 This date is so important because it is very much considered the start or beginning of World War II, meaning that Germany's invasion of Poland essentially caused and began World War II. Past this date is when all the major events of World War II happen, and they all occur just from France and Great Britain starting World War II by declaring war on Germany.]]> 2023-01-23 11:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453099985 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453130876 This event started in July of 1940, and it was an air battle between Great Britain and Germany. Despite Germany's enormous power at the time, Great Britain was able to hold them off and not lose the battle. No one lost or won this battle, or lost or gained any territory.]]> 2023-01-23 12:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453130876 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453133785 This attack was even more significant because the following day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked congress for a declaration of war. Up to this point, America had been neutral. However, this attack really upset our government, and our belief now was that we needed to join the war efforts now.]]> 2023-01-23 12:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453133785 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453135728 2023-01-23 12:17:41 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453135728 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453136545 2023-01-23 12:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453136545 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453137398 On the morning of December 7, 1941, the army base in Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japanese fighter pilots. 2,403 Americans died from this attack, and many miliatary assets were destroyed that were located in Pearl Harbor. This was a huge and devastating blow to the U.S. Army and their supplies]]> 2023-01-23 12:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453137398 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453142364 On this date, the first battle of El Alamein began. As the Axis powers were trying to go this route and get the Suez Canal through Egypt, they were unsuccessful, as this battle was a stalemate.]]> 2023-01-23 12:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453142364 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453142683 This battle was important because it showed that Germany could be stopped. Up until this point, Germany was seizing territory left and right and seemed unstoppable. However, during this battle, while Germany didn't lose any land, they also didn't gain any.]]> 2023-01-23 12:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453142683 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453145759 2023-01-23 12:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453145759 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453151905 This battle was significant because it was seen as a turning point in the war for the Allied Powers. It was Germany's last offensive in the war, and Germany did not progress anymore and was on the defense for the rest of the war.]]> 2023-01-23 12:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453151905 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453154947 On this day, President Roosevelt signed the Excecutive Order 9066 which took Japanese Americans off the west coast and put them in relocation centers further inland. This occured because they were deemed a security threat to the United States because of what was happening in Japan.]]> 2023-01-23 12:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453154947 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453159963 This order was significant because sometimes we often just blame Germany, Japan, and other countries and look at all the bad things that they did during World War II. However, with this order, we put Japanese-Americans in "relocation" camps based off their race, even though not all Japanese Americans were a threat.]]> 2023-01-23 12:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453159963 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453163956 On this date, Allied troops invaded the beaches of Germany-conquered Normandy in hopes of regainin this allied French territory. Known as "D-Day," it was part of the plan "Operation Overlord" to defeat Germany. Many allied soldiers gave their lives to defend and protect their country. ]]> 2023-01-23 12:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453163956 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453164713 2023-01-23 12:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453164713 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453168389 This invasion was significant because it is regareded as the largest seaborne invasion in world history, and it was a huge event for the allied powers.

Fun Fact: During my trip to France last November, I visited Normany, and I learned a lot about what took place, the strategy, and how significant this invasion was. I also walked on the D-Day beaches and collected sand, a cool seashell, and more.]]> 2023-01-23 12:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453168389 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453172016 On this day in 1945, America dropped a nuclear bomb called "Little Boy" on the Japanese town of Hiroshima. This weapon was a result of the Manhattan project, which had been working since the early days of 1942. Thousands and thousands of Japanese citizens in Hiroshima died instantly, making it one of the biggest mass-death events in world history, as 80,000-120,000 died instantly.]]> 2023-01-23 12:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453172016 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453173582 2023-01-23 12:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453173582 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453180188 This event was signifcant because with this bombing and the next one in Nagasaki three days later, Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945, essentially ending the war and creating V-J Day (Victory Over Japan Day). Without these two nuclear weapons being used, who knows where this war would have ended.]]> 2023-01-23 13:02:11 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453180188 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453183591 This was the official surrender of the Japanese, and it is regarded as the official end date to World War 2. Over 60 million people died during this 6 year war, which is significantly more than World War I, and World War II is known to be the deadliest war in history. In conclusion, this official surrender wrapped up one of if not the greatest war in world history.]]> 2023-01-23 13:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453183591 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453188442 This surrender was signifcant because while not only Japan surrendered and ceased to keep fighting, it also ended this dealy, 6-year war. While the Japanese declared surrender on August 15, 1945 (V-J Day(, this was the official date of surrender.]]> 2023-01-23 13:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453188442 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453191264 2023-01-23 13:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453191264 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453193442 2023-01-23 13:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453193442 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453195049 2023-01-23 13:15:42 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453195049 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453196868 2023-01-23 13:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453196868 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453197550 2023-01-23 13:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453197550 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453200234 2023-01-23 13:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453200234 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453200793 2023-01-23 13:20:33 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453200793 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453202001 2023-01-23 13:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453202001 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453203076 2023-01-23 13:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453203076 simpsonja https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453204965 2023-01-23 13:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/simpsonja/nq799abr94h4mqr8/wish/2453204965