America's Involvement in World War II: Causes and Impact
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a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s aggression in Asia.
b. Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl
Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust.
c. Discuss President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and
Nagasaki.
d. Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler.
e. Describe the effects of rationing and the changing role of women and African-
Americans; include “Rosie the Riveter” and the Tuskegee Airmen.
f. Explain the U.S. role in the formation of the United Nations.
Student Name _____________________ Teacher _________________
a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and
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Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe
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D-Day
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Iwo Jima
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Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito,
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Describe the effects of rationing and the changing role of
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changing role of women
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“Rosie the Riveter”
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Explain the U.S. role in the formation of the United Nations.
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United Nations
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Winning the war
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War against Germany
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Discuss President Truman’s decision to drop the
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Why did Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs?
In this detailed study guide, students will explore the reasons behind America's involvement in World War II, including Germany and Japan's aggression, major events in Europe and the Pacific, President Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs, key figures like Roosevelt and Hitler, and the effects of rationing on women and African-Americans. The formation of the United Nations is also discussed.
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SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for America s involvement in World War II. America s involvement in World War II. a. Describe Germany s aggression in Europe and Japan s aggression in Asia. b. Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust. c. Discuss President Truman s decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. d. Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. e. Describe the effects of rationing and the changing role of women and African- Americans; include Rosie the Riveter and the Tuskegee Airmen. f. Explain the U.S. role in the formation of the United Nations. Student Name _____________________ Teacher _________________
a. Describe Germanys aggression in Europe and Japan s aggression in Asia. Describe Germany s aggression in Europe Add a map or picture. Japan s aggression in Asia Add a map or picture. Add a description. Add a description.
Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D- -Day, Day, VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust. Iwo Jima Add a map and picture. Pearl Harbor Add a map or picture. D-Day Add a map and picture. Add a description. Add a description. Add a description.
Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust Holocaust. Holocaust Add a description.
Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. (add picture, country, Alliance) Roosevelt Truman
Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. (add picture, country, Alliance) Churchill Stalin
Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. (add picture, country, Alliance) Hitler Mussolini
Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. (add picture, country, Alliance) Hirohito
Describe the effects of rationing and the changing role of women and African-Americans; include Rosie the Riveter and the Tuskegee Airmen. (add pictures and explain the changing role) changing role of women Rosie the Riveter changing role of African-Americans Tuskegee Airmen
Explain the U.S. role in the formation of the United Nations. (add picture, explain what is the United Nations, and explain the US role in the formation.) United Nations
Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE and VJ Days VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust. VE Day Add a map or picture. VJ Day Add a map or picture. Add a description. Add a description.
Winning the war (Who did we fight first_____) War against Germany (fought where) War against Japan (fought where)
Discuss President Trumans decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Add a map or picture. Why did Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs?
