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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Wednesday, February 17th

Advanced American History

1.  Quiz #3 -- focuses on turning points discussed in the European and Pacific theaters of action during WWII.
2.  Film -- Flags of our Fathers.  The film, based on the best selling book by James Bradley, it is the story of the invasion of Iwo Jima and that of the flag raisers on Mount Suribachi.

 
Joe Rosenthal's iconic flag raising image courtesy marines.mil

American Studies

1.  Quiz #2 -- focuses on turning points discussed in the European and Pacific theaters of action during WWII.
2.  Video/discussion -- Civilians at War.  During the Second World War, all the major players, including the United States, intentionally killed civilians.  After a short video clip, we will discuss some of the following topics regarding the killing of civilians in WWII:
  • The Holocaust
  • The Rape of Nanjing
  • Firebombing of German and Japanese Cities
  • Atomic Bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Assignment:  Complete handout from class discussion and Part II for use with Chapter 15.5 in textbook.

Reminder:  WWII Exam -- Friday!

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