Friday, April 5, 2013

Ch. 24 World War II


Ms. White
U.S. History II

Chapter 24 World War Looms

Guiding Question: How did the rise of dictators in Europe and Asia lead to World War II?

Skill: Document Analysis

 Homework: Road to War 1919-1939 DBQ

Day 1: Adolf Hitler's Rise to Power In Germany

Homework: Read New York Times Upfront article,  "1933 Hitler Comes to Power"

Discussion Questions: 
1. How was Hitler able to come to power in a democratic Germany? Could something like it happen again?
2. What were the conditions in Germany that enabled Hitler to come to power?
3. Why did Nazism appeal to Germans? (What did the Nazi promise Germans?)
4. Who was targeted by the Nazis & why?
5. Which countries were invaded by Germany?
6. What was the German military strategy?
7. Connect to today: What is the appropriate balance between liberty and security?


Day 2: Japanese Acts of Aggression

Homework: Read Chapter 24 Section 1, "Dictators Threaten World Peace" and Complete Guided Reading WKSHT 24.1

Day 3: Dictators Rise to Power in Italy & Spain

Homework: Review Dictators Rise to Power flashcards on quizlet.
http://quizlet.com/22363006/dictators-threaten-world-peace-flash-cards/

Guiding Question: What military tactics did Germany use to expand into neighboring territory and how did other countries respond?

Skills: Making Predictions, Note Taking, Primary Source Analysis & Map Analysis

 Day 4: German Aggressive Actions Notes, Timeline and Predicting Responses Czechoslovakia, violation of Munich pact, invasion of Poland

Homework: Review War in Europe flash cards on quizlet.
http://quizlet.com/22363696/war-in-europe-flash-cards/

Guiding Question: How does World War II begin?

Skills: Primary Source Analysis, Note Taking, Predicting Responses, Mapping Techniques

Day 5: World War II in Europe 1940 PPT, Notes, Predicting Responses

Homework: Review World War II in Europe flash cards on quizlet.

Guiding Question: How does the United States respond to the outbreak of war in Europe?

Skills: Decision Making Skills, Note Taking, Political Cartoon Analysis

Day 6: America’s Response to Acts of Aggression Decision Making & Political Cartoon Analysis

Homework: Interactive America on the Sidelines The United States and World Affairs 1933-1941
Guiding Question: Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

Skills: Political Cartoon & Primary Source Analysis, Writing Skills

Day 7 & 8: Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor DBQ Q & A

Homework: Interactive Pearl Harbor Attack Map

Homework:  Why does Japan attack Pearl Harbor? DBQ questions 

Terms & Names: 
Josef Stalin
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
tnism
fascism
Nazism
Neutrality Acts
Neville Chamberlin
Winston Churchill
Charles de Gaulle
Non-aggression pact
appeasement
blitzkrieg
Munich Agreement
Phony War
IEvacuation of Dunkirk
Surrender of France
Battle of Britain
Axis Powers
Allied Powers
Lend Lease Act
Atlantic Charter
Cash & Carry
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Emperor Hirhohito
Hideki Tojo
Pearl Harbor
embargo