Category Archives: US History – CH 17 & 18 – World War II

US History – World War II Test Review

Posted on May 16, 2023 by pmaienknecht

This will help you prepare for the upcoming quiz/test. World War II TEST Review

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US History – The Nuremberg Trials

Posted on May 16, 2023 by pmaienknecht

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

Posted on May 16, 2023 by pmaienknecht

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

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US History – Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki

Posted on May 16, 2023 by pmaienknecht

The dropping of the Bomb on Hiroshima Remembering the tragic aftermath of Hiroshima. Survivor recalls the horror of Hiroshima  

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US History – Defeating Japan & The Atomic Bomb

Posted on May 11, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Use the resources provided to complete the following assignment on President Truman’s difficult decisions in an attempt to end the war. *Begin by reviewing slides 119-133 in the unit notes (Mr. M’s WWII Notes): WWII unit notes – Mr. M … Continue reading →

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US History – The Fight for Victory in the Pacific

Posted on May 11, 2023 by pmaienknecht

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

Posted on May 9, 2023 by pmaienknecht

*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

Posted on May 8, 2023 by pmaienknecht

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

Posted on May 4, 2023 by pmaienknecht

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 – The Allies Turn the Tide of the War

Posted on May 2, 2023 by pmaienknecht

After the attack on Pearl Harbor and the US entry into WWII, the Allies will begin to turn the tide of the war in their favor and make the push to defeat the Axis Powers.  Review the following information and … Continue reading →

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