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Class #1 - Introduction to World War II (Block G - Jan. 10th, Block A - Jan. 11th) In our first class back from Winter Break, we'll begin to look at World War II and the major reasons why the US got involved in the war and evaluate the reasons why Germany and Japan provoked the US to enter the war.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** None!


 * Homework to do for next class:** Research question for paper due, Picture of you watching one of the four extra credit movies due if you are choosing to do that assignment. Click here for a description of that activity


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Class #2 - Introduction to World War II (con't) and Discuss Research Papers (Jan. 12th) In this class, we'll continue our discussion of US isolationism prior to the war and look at how the war was won by the allies. We'll also look at the human cost of the war and discuss the implications of that. We'll spend a fair amount of time discussing the Spring Research Paper and I will be meeting with you individually to discuss your research questions.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** Your research question


 * Homework to do for next class:** Work on finding sources for your paper.

Documents for the Spring Research Paper WWII Intro Keynote (can be found under the Resources for Class #1)
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Class #3 - Extra Credit Movie Review and Discussion of the Holocaust (Jan. 14th) Many of you watched one of the World War II movies that I recommended for extra credit (Saving Private Ryan, The Pianist, Schindler's List, or Swing Kids). We'll spend some time talking about these films and the Holocaust as well. We'll use the following stories of the Holocaust to discuss some heavier topics such as the nature of human beings and the role of tragedy in human life. We'll then begin preparing for second semester in US History!


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** None, but you should be finding sources for your research paper.


 * Homework to do for next class:** Read Chapter 23, Section 4 and finalize your research question.

Five Facts About the Holocaust Maximillan Kolbe and Francis Gajowniczek
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Class #4 - Americans on the Home Front During World War II (Jan. 18th) In this class, we'll focus on the experiences of many different Americans during World War II. Don't forget that the forecast for today's class is "mostly quizzy."


 * Homework due at the beginning of this class:** You should have Chapter 23, Section 4 read.


 * Homework to do for next class:** Thesis statement and revised research questions are due.

Americans During World War II Activity
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Class #5 - Propaganda during World War II (Jan. 20th) In this class, we'll examine the role of propaganda in swaying public opinion to take certain actions and change their perceptions about their enemies and allies. I will also be meeting with you individually to discuss your thesis statements.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** Thesis statements and revised research questions


 * Homework to do for next class:** Begin studying for your World War II Test, keep working on your research paper.

Unit Six Exam
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Class #6 - D-Day (Jan. 24th) In this class, we'll examine the massive land invasion of Europe on June 6th, 1944, better known as D-Day. We'll look at the decision to invade via Normandy rather than a southern invasion and examine the impact of this massive assault.


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** Nothing due, but you should keep working on your research paper and be studying for your test.


 * Homework to do for next class:** Study for your test, work on your research paper, and bring your book to class with you.

D-Day
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Class #7 - Japanese-Americans and World War II (Block G - Jan. 25th, Block A - Jan 26th) In this class, we'll look at the Japanese decision to bomb Pearl Harbor and the impact that decision had on Japanese-Americans living in the United States. This will be the last class before your test, so be sure to bring any questions that you have about your study guide!


 * Homework due at the beginning of class:** Nothing due, but you should keep working on your research paper and be studying for your test.


 * Homework to do for next class:** Study for your test, work on your research paper, and bring your book to class with you.

Japanese Americans and World War II
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Class #8 - World War II Test (Jan. 27th) Unit Six Exam