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ESL I US History (Reconstruction to the Present) Study for End of Course Exam Topics 16-18

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:. Objectives: .

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ESL I US History (Reconstruction to the Present) Study for End of Course Exam Topics 16-18

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  1. ESL IUS History(Reconstruction to the Present) Study for End of Course ExamTopics 16-18 K. Gonzalez

  2. Topics 16-18 are due at the end of the period on Tuesday 11/26

  3. Topic 16:World War II Standard: Objectives: Students will explain why the US moved from a policy of isolationism to involvement after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. • 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

  4. World War II:Years and Sides Make an index study card for: 1939-1945 Axis Powers vs. Allies Axis Powers: Nazi Germany, Italy, Japan Allies: Britain, France, Soviet Union, the US, China

  5. Isolationism (in the US before WW II) Make an index study card for: • 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.

  6. Watch the video clip about the attack on Pearl Harborhttp://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-midway/videos#attack-pearl-harbor

  7. Pearl Harbor Make an index study card for: 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.

  8. Topic 17:World War II Standard: Objectives: Students will describe key aspects of America’s mobilization (“gearing up for war”) during WWII. • 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)

  9. War Bond Drives Make an index study card for: 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.

  10. Mobilization of the war industry during WWII Make an index study card for: • Many people joined the armed forces • 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. • Women and minorities entered the workforce in jobs where they hadn’t been before. • Goods were rationed so there would be more available for the military. (See text pp. 562-568)

  11. Women and minorities in the work force during WWII Make an index study card for: Women and minorities entered the workforce in jobs where they hadn’t been before. (Text pp. 565-566)

  12. Topic 18:World War II Standard: Objectives: Students will recall and demonstrate understanding of the major turning points in WWII. • 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)

  13. Watch the video clip about The Battle of Midwayhttp://www.history.com/topics/battle-of-midway/videos#battle-at-midway

  14. The Battle of Midway Make an index study card for: 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.

  15. Watch the video clip about D-Dayhttp://www.history.com/topics/d-day/videos#dday-invasion

  16. D-Day Invasion Make an index study card for:

  17. Write an essay in which you discuss the role of New Mexico in World War II

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