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7th Grade German
Here is a short introduction of some events in German history.
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The German Flag
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Symbol Of Germany
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Germany Today
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The Start of World War I
• World war I started in the Balkans.
• On June 28, 1914, archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife were murdered in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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America Enters the War
• At the start of World War I, President Wilson had declared the neutrality of the United States.
• The sinking of the Lusitania and other German actions against civilians drew American sympathies to the Allies.
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Celebration Time
• Cheering the end of world war I, on Nov. 11, 1918.
• The long, horrible war had taken the lives of nearly 10 million soldiers.
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Germany After WWI
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Start of World War II
• World War II began on Sept. 1, 1939, when Germany invaded Poland.
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World War II
• Germany's dictator, Adolf Hitler, had built Germany into a powerful war machine.
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Axis Powers
• Germany, Italy, and Japan formed an alliance known as the Axis. Six other nations eventually joined the Axis.
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General Eisenhower Speaks
• Talking to his men, general Dwight D. Eisenhower, commander of the Normandy invasion, wished paratroopers luck before they dropped behind German lines in France on d-day.
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D-day Invasion
• D-day—June 6, 1944.
• It was the largest sea borne invasion in history.
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The Air War
• During world war II the B-24 bombers were used to strike factories, railroads, and other industrial targets.
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Some Casualties of World War II
Prisoners Homeless
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Germany At The End Of WWII
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Unification of East Germany and West Germany
• Oct. 3, 1990, millions of Germans celebrated throughout the country, including these people at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
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Germany Today
• Germany has a beautiful landscape.
• It is rich in history.
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October Fest
• Like most countries Germany likes to party and celebrate.
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Language and Culture
• To learn a new language, you need to learn the culture of the language you are studying.
• We will study both language and culture of Germany.
• Culture includes, history, music, art, and day to day life.