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Here you will find information on class discussions, readings and assignments, and links to supplementary information for success in American History. Enjoy!

Monday, March 5, 2012

February 27th - March 2nd

Wounded men of 3rd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division after  storming the beaches of Normandy (Mr. Brice's uncle is located in the middle) courtesy US National Archives

Advanced American History

Monday/Tuesday - Research for "WWII Turning Points" presentations.  Be sure to plan for a 3-5 minute presentation utilizing powerpoint or prezi to illustrate a turning point in the European Theater or Pacific Theater during WWII.
Wednesday - Snow Day
Thursday - Begin presentations on the war in Europe (Stalingrad, North Africa, Italy, D-Day, Battle of the Bulge, the Fall of Germany)


American Studies

Monday -  Introduction to the Holocaust
Tuesday -  Webquest utilizing the website of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Wednesday - Snow Day
Thursday -  Discussion of the process of the Holocaust (identification, discrimination, segregation, ghettoization, the Final Solution)
Friday - Quiz

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