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This week we continue with Topic 14 WWII and talk more about the Holocaust.

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Essential Question:

What are some of the factors that possibly led to inaction by the United States in dealing with the Holocaust while it was happening?

Learning Objectives

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 14.6 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 14.8 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.

This Week’s Assignments

1. Topic 14.7 The Holocaust
2. Schindler’s List Reflection Questions
3. Topic 14.6 The Allies Win the War
4. Topic 14.8 Impact of World War II

Last Week’s Assignments

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