Below you will find the list of assignments. The date they are listed under is the day they are given, not the day they are due. You should read/watch/listen to each of the assignments and consider the given questions before the following class period. You do NOT have to write down the answers to the questions unless you want to for your own use/to remember the material for class discussion. You will NOT be turning in any written form of the answers, but you will be expected to discuss them so you DO need to know the answers and review the various homework assignments. The assignments (both questions and materials you read/watch) are subject to change until about 48 in advance of their due date (so if it's due Wednesday, they won't be altered after Monday at 3pm).
August 19/20 Homework
WWI Beginnings in Europe - Due August 21/22
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
WWI Beginnings in Europe - Due August 21/22
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- What are triggers or main reasons why WWI begins? (What previous events helped to begin the war?)
- What role did alliances have in starting WWI?
- Which countries were on which side?
- Other than alliances, why are countries in Europe getting involved in WWI?
- What role did the U.S. take and why did they take that role?
- The Causes of WWI Article - This is a LONG article. Read the beginning (until "The Tangle of Alliances" line) very well and then skim, that means briefly read over (not skip) the remainder of the article.
- Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, 1914 Article
- Frightful First World War Video
- WWI: Global Connections Video
- World War I Alliances Video
- Nationalism and WWI Video
August 21/22 Homework
WWI Trench Warfare - Due August 23/26
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
WWI Trench Warfare - Due August 23/26
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- Describe what life was like in the trenches.
- Why did trench warfare emerge?
- How did trenches differ between sides?
- Trenches Article
- Life in a Trench Video
- Trench Warfare Video
August 23/26 Homework
WWI Technologies - Due August 27/28
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
WWI Technologies - Due August 27/28
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- Why did the U.S. not have as many tanks as some other European powers?
- How do you feel the Allied technology compared to the Central Powers'?
- What was the most useful new technology (in your opinion) and why?
- How would these technologies affect WWII? (THINK on this one, don't look for the answer in the homework.)
- Tech Developments of WWI Video
- The War in the Air Article - If this is interesting to you, check out the sidebar on the right of the article. It has a lot more interesting info. about airplane in WWI.
- WWI: Technology and the Weapons of War Article - Just the article, not all of the comments at the bottom.
- WWI Infographic
August 27/28 Homework
U.S. Joins WWI - Due August 29/30
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
U.S. Joins WWI - Due August 29/30
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- How did the U.S. feel about and act toward WWI before 1917? What role did they play?
- What key events led President Wilson to ask Congress to declare war?
- The U.S. Entry into WWI Video
- U-Boats Sink the Lusitania in 1915 Video
- Zimmerman Telegram Article (you don't need to watch the video)
- American Entry into WWI, 1917 Article
- Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Article
August 29/30 Homework
U.S. Involvement in WWI - Due September 3/4
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
U.S. Involvement in WWI - Due September 3/4
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- What role did women, immigrants, and Africans Americans play during WWI?
- How did their roles differ from those of white men?
- What kind of lasting impact did those people have?
- Women in WWI Article - check out some of the links on the side!
- African Americans and WWI Article
- Immigrants During Wartime Article
- Harlem Hellfighters Video
- 1918 Flu Pandemic Video
- Immigration and the Great War Article
September 3/4 Homework
WWI End and Impact on U.S. and World - Due September 5/6
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
WWI End and Impact on U.S. and World - Due September 5/6
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- How does the war end?
- What role does the U.S. play in its ending?
- What impact did the war have on Europe and the world as a whole?
- How did WWI lead to WWII?
- Would you consider WWI and WWII two separate wars or one big one? Why?
- Treaty of Versailles Ends WWI Video
- One Thing You Should Know About WWI Video
- Legacy of WWI Video
- WWI and the Great Migration Article
- Did WWI lead to WWII Video
- Bet You Didn't Know: WWI Video
September 5/6 Homework
WWII Beginnings in Europe - Due September 9/10
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
WWII Beginnings in Europe - Due September 9/10
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- Why do some argue that the Treaty of Versailles helped cause WWII?
- Why did the Allied powers sit by and "do nothing" while Germany took over more land?
- World War II Starts Article
- World War II in Europe: The Road to War Article - There are 2 pages on this, yes you should read both (so click 'next' at the bottom of the page . . .)
- The Origins of WWII in Europe Article
- Adolf Hitler: 10 Facts Article
September 9/10 Homework
Holocaust - Due September 11/12
This is a unique website. There are LOTS of resources and links to additional sites and information on the Holocaust as a whole, death camps, the Nazi party, specific victims, and way more. You need to read the obvious paragraphs and then spend a few minutes looking through some other links that are interesting to you. There is something for everyone on this site. The Holocaust.
The following is another good site on the Holocaust. You to not have to watch any of the clips or even read the whole thing. Explore it and click on the topics of interest to you (keep in mind the right hand sidebar). The Holocaust.
Donald Van Roosen Video - This man talks about his encounter with a Jew in Germany in 1938 - super eerie!
Holocaust - Due September 11/12
This is a unique website. There are LOTS of resources and links to additional sites and information on the Holocaust as a whole, death camps, the Nazi party, specific victims, and way more. You need to read the obvious paragraphs and then spend a few minutes looking through some other links that are interesting to you. There is something for everyone on this site. The Holocaust.
The following is another good site on the Holocaust. You to not have to watch any of the clips or even read the whole thing. Explore it and click on the topics of interest to you (keep in mind the right hand sidebar). The Holocaust.
Donald Van Roosen Video - This man talks about his encounter with a Jew in Germany in 1938 - super eerie!
September 11/12 Homework
France Falls/Battle of Britain - Due September 13/16
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
France Falls/Battle of Britain - Due September 13/16
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- What other countries got pulled into the war because of France's involvement?
- What was the situation surrounding the France's fall to Germany?
- Describe the Battle of Britain and how Britain managed to stay independent of Germany.
- The Fall of France Article
- Fall of France Article
- Fall of France Interactive Animation
- The Battle of Britain Article
- Battle of Britain Video and Article
September 13/16 Homework
U.S. Involvement in WWII (Before Entering) - Due September 17/18
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
U.S. Involvement in WWII (Before Entering) - Due September 17/18
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- What role did the U.S. play in WWII before officially joining?
- Was the U.S. actually neutral? Why or why not?
- Battle of the Atlantic Article
- The Neutrality Acts, 1930s Article
- Lend-Lease and Military Aid to the Allies Article
- Lend-Lease Map
- Deconstructing History: U-Boats Video
September 17/18 Homework
U.S. Enters WWII Formally (Pearl Harbor) - Due September 19/20
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
U.S. Enters WWII Formally (Pearl Harbor) - Due September 19/20
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- What was the U.S. doing to provoke Japan?
- What was the outcome of the Pearl Harbor attacks? (long and short term)
- Japan, China, the United States and the Road to Pearl Harbor, 1937-1941 Article
- Hawaii: Life Before Video - Hear veterans talk about what Hawaii was like before the Pearl Harbor attack
- Attack on Pearl Harbor: Battleship Row Video
- The United States Declares War on Japan Video
- USS Arizona Under Attack at Pearl Harbor Video - This is a guy talking about his experience at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
- Pearl Harbor Photos
- 8 Tales of Pearl Harbor Heroics Article
September 19/20 Homework
U.S. at Home During WWII - Due September 23/24
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
U.S. at Home During WWII - Due September 23/24
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- What was going on at home while the U.S. fought overseas?
- Do you agree or disagree with Japanese internment? Why?
- How did things happening in the war affect those at home?
- Who was the Real Rosie the Riveter? Video - You may read the article bit, but for sure watch the video. The right side of the page has a few cool links as well.
- Read the PDF below on WWII Superman
- The U.S. Home Front During WWII Article
- Japanese Internment in America Article and Video - Read through and watch it (they're short).
- WWII Propaganda Posters
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Optional
- Post-Pearl Harbor Black Out Audio
- Women Factory Workers Photos
September 23/24 Homework
Europe During WWII - Due September 25/26
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
Europe During WWII - Due September 25/26
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- In 1942, where are some of the key areas the Allies are focusing on?
- Be able to describe the fights going on in them ('them' being the answers to first question).
- Battle of Stalingrad Video and Article
- World War II in North Africa Video
- Battle of El Alamein Article
- World War II: The North Africa Campaign Paragraph and Photos
September 25/26 Homework
U.S. in the Pacific - Due September 27/30
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
U.S. in the Pacific - Due September 27/30
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- What was Japan's goal?
- How did Coral Sea impact Midway?
- Why is Midway significant?
- Be able to describe the situation with the Philippines.
- Amphibious Assaults of WWII Video
- World War II: Battle of Coral Sea Article
- The Battle of Coral Sea Video
- Battle of Midway Article
- Invasion of the Philippine Islands Article - it has some length to it, but you need not read the timeline or comments (but the links at the top right of the page are interesting if you want to learn more about one of those topics)
- The Doolittle Raid, 1942 Eyewitness Article
- The Battle of Midway, 1942 Eyewitness Article
- Battle of Coral Sea - Lest We Forget Video - we will most likely watch this in class
September 27/30 Homework
Beginning of the End of WWII - Due October 1/2
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
Optional
Beginning of the End of WWII - Due October 1/2
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- How was Alaska part of WWII?
- Why was Italy important?
- What did it take for the Allies to conquer Italy?
- What was Operation Mincemeat? Article
- The Forgotten Battle: The Japanese Invasion of Alaska Photos - Read the captions, they tell the story.
- Animated Map: The Italian Campaign Map - You need to actually play/watch this. It is short, but does a good job with the visual and descriptions.
- The D-Day Dodgers Article - Despite the title, this is about the Italian Campaign.
Optional
- Charles House Article - This is an account written by the man who escaped the Japanese in Alaska, but then turned himself in.
October 1/2 Homework
D-Day - Due October 3/4
Yes, there is a lot, but most of this you will find interesting and it's worth your time.
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
Optional:
D-Day - Due October 3/4
Yes, there is a lot, but most of this you will find interesting and it's worth your time.
Questions to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer these if called on in class:
- How did D-Day come about (what were the preparations, on both sides, going into it)?
- Why was D-Day so important?
- What was the end result of D-Day?
- Landing at Normandy: The 5 Beaches of D-Day Article
- D-Day Allied Invasion of Normandy Video
- A Great Expanse of Sand Video - The invasion of Omaha Beach.
- D-Day Deception Video
- Discover the Hedgerows Video
- Paratroops Prepare to Jump Video
Optional:
- D-Day Links - this site has lots of links on different aspects of D-Day. Really interesting to play around with and learn.
- Why was it called D-Day Article
- Eisenhower Broadcasts D-Day Invasion Audio
- WWII Spy Strategy Video - this is cool
- 20 Powerful D-Day Photos
- The Allies Secret Weapon is a Failure Video
- D-Day Battle Gear Video
- D-Day: June 6, 1944 Article
- The Battle of Normandy - this is a cool site to play around with
- Charles Shay Video - Medic at Normandy
- D-Day Troops Face Unthinkable Odds Video
- Seriously, there are so many cool things you could read, watch, or listen to on D-Day - we can hardly scratch the surface.
October 3/4 Homework
D-Day Continued - Due October 7/8
Review the material from last time (or look at some you missed/skipped previously)
D-Day Continued - Due October 7/8
Review the material from last time (or look at some you missed/skipped previously)
October 7/8 Homework
D-Day Aftermath in Europe - Due October 9/10
Question to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer this if called on in class:
D-Day Aftermath in Europe - Due October 9/10
Question to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer this if called on in class:
- How is the war ending in Europe?
- Allied Advance Stalls at Normandy Video
- Warsaw Uprising Article
- Battle of the Bulge Video and short article
- The Warsaw Uprising Article - The cool part about this page isn't the article, but the witnesses link at the bottom of the article. Check it out!
- Hitler's Remains Video
- Death of Hitler Video
- Patton and the Liberation of Europe Video
October 9/10 Homework
WWII Wrapping Up in the Pacific Theater - Due October 11/14
Question to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer this if called on in class:
WWII Wrapping Up in the Pacific Theater - Due October 11/14
Question to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer this if called on in class:
- How is the war ending in the Pacific?
- Battle of Okinawa Video
- Battle of Iwo Jima Video
- Kamikaze Pilots Video
- Battle of Kwajalein Video
- Randy James: Memories of Iwo Jima Video - this is WAY interesting.
October 11/14 Homework
The Atomic Bomb - Due October 15/16
Question to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer this if called on in class:
The Atomic Bomb - Due October 15/16
Question to consider as you're reviewing the assignments. You should be able to answer this if called on in class:
- Should the bombs have been dropped? Why or why not?
- Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Article
- Manhattan Project Video
- Nuclear Weapons: Manhattan Project Article - very short, but a super good lead in to class
- Einstein: Einstein in WWII Video
- Secret Atomic City in Tennessee Video
- How Close was Hitler to the A-Bomb Video
- The Manhattan Project: The Making of the Atomic Bomb Articles
- The Man Who Survived Two Atomic Bombs Article
- Hiroshima Documentary - available on Netflix. I have not watched this, but was told that its worth the watch.
October 15/16 Homework
Project Presentations - Due October 21/22
Finish Project!
Project Presentations - Due October 21/22
Finish Project!
October 21/22 Homework
Project Presentations - Due October 23/24
Presentations!
Project Presentations - Due October 23/24
Presentations!
October 23/24 Homework
Project Presentations - Due October 25/28
Presentations!
Project Presentations - Due October 25/28
Presentations!
October 25/28 Homework
Comparing and Contrasting WWI and WWII - Due October 29/30
Presentations!
Homework:
This is one of the coolest websites - check it out! Play around on it for a while. Inside WWII.
Optional
WWI vs WWII Article - it's long, but some of you would really enjoy this
Comparing and Contrasting WWI and WWII - Due October 29/30
Presentations!
Homework:
This is one of the coolest websites - check it out! Play around on it for a while. Inside WWII.
Optional
WWI vs WWII Article - it's long, but some of you would really enjoy this