Mr. M's Social Studies Blog

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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Government – Presidential Campaign Management Strategy – Part One

Posted on May 15, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Now that we have started to discuss the details of the Electoral College, you will take a more in-depth look at how Presidential elections are won and lost through the Electoral College and tactful use of campaign strategy. Below is your activity and links to resources you will need to complete it.

Campaign Management Strategy Assignment – Part 1

Presidential Voting Trends Data (use this link)

1972-2000 Presidential Election State Voting Trends (website that has an interactive chart with data for some modern elections).

“270 to win” historical presidential elections (this will help you get voting trends from all years especially more modern)

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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

Now watch the following two videos:

Getting Close to Japan (GibbTV)

(More resources on this can be found in the additional resources section in Summit)

Defeating Japan (GibbTV)

(More resources Hiroshima and Nagasaki can be found in the additional resources section in Summit)

Read the section in your textbook titled “The Manhattan Project” on pages 620-621. Then view the chart below on the arguments for and against the use of the Atomic Bomb.

To Drop the Atomic-B or Not Complete Chart (google doc)

Now read the following short article describing the effects of the Atomic-B and factors that influenced Truman’s decision to use it (these are pdf files).

the atomic wasteland – part 1

The atomic wasteland – part 2

Below is an excellent power-point regarding Truman and the Atomic-B.

Truman and the atomic-B

Assignment (complete all elements on a google doc and turn in on Summit):

Atomic Bomb Activity (google doc)

Below is a clip of President Truman addressing the nation after the dropping of the Atomic Bomb.

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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 – Okinawa

The links below will give you information and video footage of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Following the first website below, you will find questions to be answered that go along with the information from this site.

Raising the Flag at Iwo Jima / Questions: Iwo Jima Flag Raise Account Questions

WWII in Color – Iwo Jima

More footage of The Battle of Iwo Jima

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Government – The Electoral College & Past Presidential Elections

Posted on May 11, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Use the link below to answer the questions on the handout below over the Electoral College and Presidential Elections.

President Elections Website

The handout is below;

The Electoral College and Presidential Elections Assignment

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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 throughout this section.

You will use pages 609-613 in your textbook to complete the following study guide covering The Holocaust.

Holocaust Wrksht

*Review Slides 100-116 & 132-135 in the unit notes (Mr. M’s WWII Notes):

WWII unit notes – Mr. M

**Additional Resources Below (These will all help you in completing the worksheet as well)…

Watch the following series of short videos from “GibbTV” covering The Holocaust:

The Holocaust – Part 1

The Holocaust – Part 2

The Holocaust – Part 3

Follow this link for an excellent website that has a timeline of the events of the Holocaust:

Holocaust timeline

Maps of the Holocaust

The following powerpoint gives an excellent overview of the Holocaust:

The Holocaust (powerpoint)

The video clip below is from the mini-series Band of Brothers and shows an example of the Allied liberation of Nazi Concentration Camps.

Band of Brothers Clip – Why We Fight – Part 1

Part 2

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Government – The Road to the White House

Posted on May 9, 2023 by pmaienknecht

Attached are two excellent visual aides to help you understand the process of how to become the President of the United States and information on how the Electoral College works.

How to Become the President of the US Chart (pdf)

The Electoral College (How it Works)

Assignment: The Road To The White House (questions)

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