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

US History – The American Homefront WWII

*Below are two brief videos covering the American effort to mobilize for war after Pearl Harbor.  These videos give a nice overview of the important aspects of American Homefront effort during WWII.  Also review Mr. M’s WWII notes slides 51-53. … 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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US History – The Battle of Britain

The Battle of Britain begins with the EVACUATION AT DUNKIRK in 1940. 300,000 British and French soldiers have been surrounded by the German Biltzkrieg at a small French town on the English Channel named DUNKIRK. These men had to be … Continue reading

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US History – The Progression of US Entry into World War II

The following outline is a reference sheet that traces the major events that steadily led to increased American participation in WWII to official entry with declaration of war. progression of us entry into WWII  

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US History – Hitler’s Campaign in Western Europe

Take a few minutes and watch the following short videos describing the early years of World War II then complete the following assignment.  These will really help!   The following powerpoint briefly describes Hitler’s WWII conquest of Western Europe: Hitlers … Continue reading

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US History – Rise of Hitler: The Early Stages of the Holocaust

The chart below is a simple Holocaust timeline highlighting major turning points. Simple Holocaust Timeline The slide show below has detailed information about the early stages of the Holocaust and how Hitler began to isolate the Jewish population. The Nuremberg … Continue reading

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US History – The Rise of Dictators (Road to World War II)

Use the power point presentation below to fill in the chart that follows as completely as possible. Rise of Dictators-Decline of Democracy (google slides) Below is the link to the blank chart you will need to complete and turn in: … Continue reading

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US History – Chapter 17 & 18 (World War II) Notes

Characteristics of Totalitarianism Chart Rise of Dictators Review Quick Review WWII Rise of Dictators Notes (Mr. M’s notes) WWII Notes (Mr. M’s notes)

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US History – Jewish Resistance to the Holocaust

Follow the links below for more information on the Warsaw Ghetto, the most famous case of Jewish Resistance during the Holocaust: Holocaust Encyclopedia article Warsaw Life article HEART article (longer, but pictures, etc)

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