Monthly Archives: May 2013

US History – Final Exam Review

Posted on May 30, 2013 by pmaienknecht

Download the following review sheets to prepare for your finals next week. World War II TEST Review Semester 2 Final Review Sheet

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Honors US History – Memories of D-Day, veterans oral histories

Posted on May 23, 2013 by pmaienknecht

The following is an outstanding web site on the D-Day invasion. It includes many oral histories given by veterans of the D-Day landings. D-Day veterans oral histories 1. Select one of the veterans oral histories from Omaha Beach and in … Continue reading →

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US History – American Lend-Lease Act & Dr. Seuss Political Cartoons

Posted on May 16, 2013 by pmaienknecht

This powerpoint briefly describes how the Lend-Lease Act was utilized by President Franklin Roosevelt to aid the European allies during WWII. In addition, this presentation includes numerous illustrations by famous political cartoonist Dr. Seuss. Lend Lease Act & Dr. Seuss … Continue reading →

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US History – The Nuremberg Laws & Kristallnacht

Posted on May 13, 2013 by pmaienknecht

The following document (pdf) gives good information on the 1935 Nuremberg Laws, and November 9th, 1938, “The Night of Broken Glass” (Kristallnacht).  Two turning points for Hitler’s power and the early stages of the Holocaust.  Read through the document and … Continue reading →

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US History – NAZI Party Ideology & Requirements, WWII

Posted on May 9, 2013 by pmaienknecht

This attachment contains a primary source documents detailing the ideology and requirements for the Program of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party [Nazi].  Answer the questions that follow on the document. Program of the National Socialist German Workers Party (NAZI)

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Honors US History – FDR’s First Inaugural Address (1933)

Posted on May 1, 2013 by pmaienknecht

Read this primary source document and answer the reading questions that go along with it about Roosevelt’s first inaugural address in 1933. FDR’s First Inaugural Address (Transcript with questions) If you would rather watch and listen to FDR deliver his inaugural address check … Continue reading →

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