Hey Folks! This week we will conclude our unit on World War II and will be discussing how the war ended, the atrocities of the Holocaust, and how the war changed the US’s position in the world and its role for the future.

Classes: Monday/Wednesday, 8:45 – 9:30 AM

 Zoom Meeting ID: 727 1779 5548

Learning Objectives

Topic 14.6 The Allies Win the War

Objectives: Analyze the planning and impact of the invasion of Normandy. Understand how the Allies achieved final victory in Europe. Explore the reasons president Truman decided to use the atomic bomb against Japan.

Topic 14.7 The Holocaust

Objectives: Trace the roots and progress of Hitler’s campaign against the Jews. Explain the goals of Hitler’s “final solution” and the nature of Nazi death camps. Examine how the United States responded to the Holocaust.

Topic 14.8 Impact of World War II

Evaluate the goals that Allied leaders set for the postwar world. Describe the steps that the United States and other nations took toward international cooperation. Explain the impact of WWII on the postwar US.

New Assignments Due 2/1

1. Topic 14.6 The Allies Win the War
2. Topic 14.7 The Holocaust
3. Topic 14.8 Impact of World War II
4. Topic 14 Quiz

Late Assignments that Close 2/1

1. Topic 14.4 A War on Two Fronts
2. Topic 14.5 The Home Front