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World War II
While continuity was present through the Nazi Germany and Soviet Union Argeement and Italy joining the War ,Change over time is more prevalent because of the Battle of Britain ends, Nazi Germany and Axis Powers invade Soviet Union and United States declaring war on Japan. -
Nazi Germany and Soviet Union Argeement
Leading to the start of World War II, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agreed to not invade each other This event is significant because the Nazis and Soviets would not have a threat from the each other if they were to invade places. This is continuity because it helped the countries stay separate from each other. -
Germany Invades Poland
Nazi Germany makes its first violent act in Europe. This is significant because it starts the World War in Europe. This represents change over time because it shows Hilter changing his type of actions. -
Italy joins the War
Italy decided to join the World War through the axis powers when the defeat of France was becoming clear. This is signifcant because another power is added to the strong Axis side. This is continuity because Italy was allied with the Germans in World War I and now they are again allied in World War II. -
Battle of Britain Ends
The air war between Britain and Germany finally ended. This is signifcant because it shows signs of Germany starting to lose the war. This is change over time because Germany starts to lose the war. -
Nazi Germany and Axis Powers invade Soviet Union
Nazi Germany decides to disregard the nonaggression agreement and tries to invade the Soviet Union. This is signifcant because it ends their mutual agreement. This is change over time because once they were once fighting somewhat together, now they are fighting against each other head on. -
Japan bombs Pearl Harbor
Japan makes the decision to bomb American naval base in Hawaii. This is signifcant because it starts conflict between Japan and American forces. This is change over time because America was trying to stay neutral but this started to change the public's mind. -
United States declaring war on Japan
The bombing of Pearl Harbor showed war was inevidable for the United States. This is significant because the United States is fully committed to the war now. This also represents change over time because America wanted to stay neautral but now they are focused on the War. -
Battle of Normandy
British and United States troops successfully invade the beaches in Normany, France which was occupied by Germany. This is significant because it proves Nazi Germany is slowly falling. This is continuity because symbolizes the trend of Allied victory. -
United States drops the Atomic bomb
This United States makes the decision to drop the new Atomic bomb on Japan. This is signifcant because it showed the United States is completely dominant. This change over time because it was the first time the United States made a major violent decision again Japan. -
Japan surrenders to the United States
While the United States had an unconditional surrender on Japan, this is the first time the United States recieved a formal surrender. This is signifcant because it shows the complete end to World War II. This event is continuity because it shows the United States dominance from the bomb.