United States History II

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United States History II Road Map for
Success World War II (1939-1945)
After the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7,
1941, the United States found herself leaving the
comforts of isolationism to join what would be
the greatest war in modern history, World War II.
If you recall, World War I was known as the
great war. However after the statistics rolled
in after the completion of World War II in
September, 1945, World War II would now have that
distinction. The unchecked rise of dictators in
Germany, Italy and Japan led to an unprecedented
alliance of Nazis, fascists and imperialists
known as the Axis Powers. On the other side, the
forces of democracy aligned to create the
Allied forces. The two sides would do battle
from 1939-1945 resulting in the death of over 70
million people and catapulting the world into the
atomic age. You will master the following
learning standards

VS.
USII.14 Explain the strength of American
isolationism after World War I and analyze its
impact on U.S. foreign policy. (H)   USII.15
Analyze how German aggression in Europe and
Japanese aggression in Asia contributed to the
start of World War II and summarize the major
battles and events of the war. On a map of the
world, locate the Allied powers (Britain, France,
the Soviet Union, and the United States) and Axis
powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan). (H)   USII.16
Explain the reasons for the dropping of atom
bombs on Japan and their short and long-term
effects. (H)
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Skill I CAN Classroom Activities Depth of Understanding (1-4) How do I get there?
1) Explain the strength of American isolationism after World War I and how it affected U.S. foreign policy
2) Identify and locate on a world map the Allied Powers (Britain, France, Soviet Union, and the U.S) and the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, and Japan)
3) Analyze how Axis aggression in Europe and Asia contributed to the outbreak of WWII
SELF ASSESSMENT HOW ARE YOU DOING SO FAR???
4) Identify the major events and battles in Americas involvement in WWII
5) Describe the impact of Americas involvement in WWII
SELF ASSESSMENT HOW ARE YOU DOING SO FAR???
6) Summarize and evaluate Trumans reasons for dropping the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
7) Identify the short term and long term effects of dropping the bombs on Japan