Unit Twelve: World War Two
Unit Goals:
- To realize that in the early and mid-1930s, the United States attempted to isolate itself from foreign involvements and wars, but by the end of the decade the spread of totalitarianism and war in Europe forced Roosevelt to provide more and more assistance to desperate Britain, despite strong isolationist opposition. - To understand that America, unified by Pearl Harbor, effectively carried out a war mobilization effort that produced vast social and economic changes within American society. - To be able to explain that by following its get Hitler first strategy, the United States and its Allies invaded and liberated conquered Europe from Fascist rule. - To grasp that the slower strategy of island-hopping against Japan also proceeded successfully, but it was the atomic bomb that brought a sudden end to World War II. |
Readings:
Chapter 34: FDR and the Shadow of War Chapter 35: America in WWII |
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Announcements/Reminders/Etc.5/29 - REMINDER: Be preparing for your Final by using the Final Prep materials found in the drop-down menu! Assignments |
Calendar:
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PowerpointsPlease remember that if you lose your note packet, you can print the "Notes Version" powerpoint below and select to print "Handouts (3 slides per page)".
Unit 12 Powerpoint (Class Version) Unit 12 Powerpoint (Notes Version) |
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