Category Archives: Honors US History

US History – Child Labor & Working Conditions During the Industrial Revolution

Below in order are the websites on child labor and working conditions of the 1800s that you will need to answer the questions on the attached document.  The document will direct you to which site is needed. Biography on Lewis … Continue reading

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US History – Carnegie & Rockefeller Bio’s

Follow the links below to access information on Carnegie and Rockefeller.  Put your answers on a google doc or directly into summit. Andrew Carnegie – Hard Worker, Generous Patron – Bio page, read and answer questions 1-3. Andrew Carnegie Bio Page – … Continue reading

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US History – The Nuremberg Trials

Follow the link below for more information on the Nuremberg Trials: Nuremberg Trials PBS Legacy of War:  The Nuremberg Trials (w/ Walter Cronkite) The Nuremberg Trials:  Witness to History

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US History – World War II Death Tolls by Nation

Check out this chart for statistics on the final death tolls of WWII. WWII Death Tolls Chart

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US History – The Fight for Victory in the Pacific

The powerpoint below is a great overview of the war in the Pacific. War in the Pacific powerpoint Follow the links for information and video footage of the last major battle in the Pacific. Info on Okinawa WWII in Color … Continue reading

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US History – The Holocaust

*Disclaimer…some very “sensitive” material is covered in this section.  The Holocaust during Nazi rule in Germany throughout Europe is arguably one of the most horrifying and tragic events in the history of mankind.  You will encounter some very “disturbing” images … Continue reading

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US History – The Battle of the Bulge

Known as Hitler’s last major offensive in World War II, follow the link below to read about the Battle of the Bulge. The Battle of the Bulge Video clip Battle of the Bulge – 3:02

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US History – The D-Day Invasion & Defeating Hitler

Watch the following video on the June 6th, 1944 D-Day Invasion & the eventual defeat of Hitler:  D-Day & Defeating Hitler *Review the unit notes (Mr. M’s WWII Notes) slides 72-99:  Mr. M’s WWII Notes Use the following excellent power … Continue reading

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US History – Pearl Harbor Sequence of Events (powerpoint)

This powerpoint provides a brief description of the Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Pearl Harbor powerpoint Follow the link below to view a detailed timeline of the sequence of events for … Continue reading

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US History – The Attack on Pearl Harbor – Dec. 7, 1941

“A date which will live in infamy” – Franklin D. Roosevelt *Use the resources provided to answer the following questions covering the attack on Pearl Harbor.  Also review Mr. M’s WWII unit notes slides 35-49.  I have also posted some … Continue reading

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