Read pp. 948-951. Answer all questions on loose leaf. Due Wednesday, 3/21. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not social studies key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) Describe the devastation in Europe after World War II. What were the human costs? What were the financial costs? 3) Why did so many Europeans take to the roads and wander the countryside after the war? 4) Which nation suffered the greatest human costs? How did U.S. spending compare with that of Germany and Japan? 5) Why did many European governments change after the war? Why did Communists gain popularity in some countries? 6) Describe the goals and the outcome of the Nuremberg Trials. 7) What problems did Japan face after World War II? Describe the programs that were introduced during the U.S. occupation. 8) Describe the specific changes that were made to the Japanese government during the U.S. occupation. What was the relationship between the two countries like after occupation? 9) Opinion: Do you think it was right that only German and Japanese leaders were put on trial for war crimes after World War II? Explain your answer in a paragraph of at least 5 sentences. HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS!
Reminder: If you had an excused absence today, you must have your notebook checked tomorrow, Wed. 3/14 at lunch or after school to receive full credit. Late notes will not be accepted after Friday, March 16. - Mr. S
If you were absent from class today, you missed CW3. Please read the cartoon and answer the questions in the spaces provided. Deadline: This assignment will not be accepted after Monday, March 19. [Note: This was not assigned to Period 7 students].
As of 3/13, I will no longer accept emailed work as a way of showing me that work printed subsequently was in fact completed on time. Too many students are doing this now, and what was once an exceptional circumstance has become too common.
This means that:
To summarize, all work is now due, in physical form, on the due date, during your class period - no exceptions. Period 7 students: tomorrow, Tuesday 3/13 come straight from lunch to Lab Room 244. We will be participating in a Google Augmented Reality activity. Should be fun! If you see this, please spread the word to your classmates so we can all be there on time.
Read pp. 931-935 & 940-947. Answer all questions on loose leaf. Due Friday, 3/16 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) Why did General Yamamoto decide to attack Pearl Harbor? Was the attack successful? Explain. 3) Describe the extent of Japan's territorial gains by mid-1942. 4) What was the 'island hopping' strategy? Was it successful by February 1943? Defend your answer with facts from the reading. 5) Describe the battles in Europe and North Africa that helped turn the tide of the war in favor of the Allies beginning in late 1942. 6) How did World War II affect life on the Allied home fronts? How did government propaganda impact Japanese Americans? 7) Construct a timeline entitled 'Victory in Europe'. Include dates for the following events: a) D-Day; b) France Liberated; c) Allies Cross the Rhine; d) Soviets Surround Berlin; and e) Victory in Europe Day. 8) Why were the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa significant victories for the Allies? 9) Opinion: Did President Truman make the correct decision in using the atomic bomb? Why or why not? Respond in a paragraph of at least five sentences. HONORS: 2 PARAGRAPHS
Read pp. 925-930. Answer all questions on loose leaf. DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MONDAY 3/12. 1) Vocabulary Builder: Find two words in the reading that you don't know. Look up each word in the dictionary. For each, write out the word, the definition, and a sentence that uses the word. Choose regular words, not key terms that are boldfaced in the text. 2) What action by Germany directly led Britain and France to declare war? Describe Germany's military strategy in this attack. 3) What were Stalin's goals in Europe at the start of WWII? What steps did he take toward his goals in 1939 and 1940? 4) Why were the early months of the war referred to as a "phony war"? How did things change in April 1940? 5) Which five countries did Hitler defeat between April & June 1940? How was Germany's geographic location an advantage? 6) What was Hitler's plan to defeat Britain? How did Britain respond? What was the outcome of the Battle of Britain? 7) Between 1940-1942, which side seemed to be winning in North Africa? Which side was winning in the Balkans? 8) What difficulties did Germany face in the attack on the Soviet Union? Why is this an example of "history repeating itself"? 9) Describe at least two ways that the United States begin to break their policy of neutrality between 1939 and 1941. 10) Creative Response: Pretend you are a news reporter for RKA TV covering World War II in Europe in late 1941. Write a one-paragraph script for your news report, summarizing the events of the war in Europe so far.
Remember to get your notes in order for next Tuesday’s Notes Check. I will check Notes 5.1-5.8 & 6.1-6.3. See Notes Check guidelines below.
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