Thursday -- Our discussion of WWII's impact on the homefront continued today with an analysis of "The War Effort," from propaganda to bond drives to the "arsenal of democracy." Despite the sense of unity and the level of commitment displayed by the citizenry, the era was not without problems, as demonstrated by things like Japanese American Relocation or issues related to fair employment, like the zoot suit riots.
Assignment: Read text pages 473-78 in preparation for a quiz on Friday.
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| Japanese-American internment camp map courtesy wikipedia.org |
Friday -- Quiz/Read text 466-472. Be able to meet the following objectives:
1. Analyze the reasons for and the impact of the Allies' "Europe First" strategy.
2. Explain why the battles of Stalingrad and Midway were major turning points in the war.
3. Discuss how the allies put pressure on the Axis in North Africa and Europe.
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| courtesy navy.mil |
American Studies
Thursday - Review for WWII Exam (see study guide)
Friday -- WWII Exam
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