Transcript Topic 16:World War II

ESL I
US History
(Reconstruction to the Present)
Study for End of Course Exam
Topics 16-18
K. Gonzalez
Topics 16-18 are due
at the end of the
period on Tuesday
11/26
Topic 16:World War II
Standard:
• 9-12 1-B.5 Analyze the role
of the United States in
World War II, to include the
following:
• a. reasons the United States
moved from a policy of
isolationism to involvement
after the bombing of Pearl
Harbor
Objectives:
• Students will explain why
the US moved from a policy
of isolationism to
involvement after the
bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Make an index
study card for:
World War II:
Years and Sides
1939-1945
Axis Powers vs. Allies
Axis Powers: Nazi Germany, Italy, Japan
Allies: Britain, France, Soviet Union, the US,
China
Make an index
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Isolationism
(in the US before WW II)
• After World War I the US followed a policy of
isolationism. It became less involved in world
affairs.
• The US refused to join the League of Nations,
it did not get involved in conflicts in Europe,
and it strongly limited immigration.
Watch the video clip about the
attack on Pearl Harbor
http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-midway/videos#attack-pearl-harbor
Make an index
study card for:
Pearl Harbor
On Dec 7, 1941 the Japanese Navy conducted a
surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl
Harbor, Hawaii. The attack led to the United
States’ entry into WWII.
Topic 17:World War II
Standard:
• 9-12 1-B.5 Analyze the role
of the United States in
World War II, to include the
following:
• b. events on the home front
to support the war effort
(Examples: war bond drives,
mobilization of the war
industry, women and
minorities in the work force)
Objectives:
• Students will describe key
aspects of America’s
mobilization (“gearing up
for war”) during WWII.
Make an index
study card for:
War Bond Drives
World War II was very expensive. To collect
money for the war, Americans purchased war
bonds. A person could purchase a $25 War
Bond for $18.75. The government would take
that money to help pay for tanks, planes, ships,
uniforms, weapons, medicine, food, and
everything else the military needed to fight and
win. Ten years from the time you purchased
your War Bond you could redeem it and get $25.
Make an index
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Mobilization of the war
industry during WWII
1. Many people joined the armed forces
2. Factories were retooled to produce things
needed for war, rather than for things and
home, e.g. automobile plants stopped making
cars and made tanks, planes and boats instead.
3. Women and minorities entered the workforce in
jobs where they hadn’t been before.
4. Goods were rationed so there would be more
available for the military.
(See text pp. 562-568)
Make an index
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Women and minorities in the
work force during WWII
Women and minorities entered the workforce in
jobs where they hadn’t been before.
(Text pp. 565-566)
Topic 18:World War II
Standard:
• 9-12 1-B.5 Analyze the role
of the United States in
World War II, to include the
following:
• c. major turning points in
the war (Examples: the
battle of Midway, D-Day
invasion, dropping of atomic
bombs on Japan)
Objectives:
• Students will recall and
demonstrate understanding
of the major turning points
in WWII.
Watch the video clip about The
Battle of Midway
http://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-midway/videos#battleat-midway
Make an index
study card for:
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway (June 4-7, 1942) was fought at
the US base at Midway atoll in the Pacific Ocean.
The US had broken the Japanese code and knew
there was going to be a Japanese attack. The US
attacked the Japanese navy before the attack and
greatly reduced the fighting ability of the Japanese
navy. Before this, the Japanese navy was superior
to the US Navy. After this, the US navy was able to
win battles against the Japanese navy at move
forces closer to Japan. This was a turning point of
the war in the Pacific.
Watch the video clip
about D-Day
http://www.history.com/topics/d-day/videos#dday-invasion
Make an index
study card for:
D-Day Invasion
Write an essay in which you
discuss the role of New Mexico in
World War II