https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e SS5H4 Explain America’s involvement in World War II. a. Describe German aggression in Europe and Japanese aggression in Asia. b. Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust. c. Discuss President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. d. Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. e. Describe the effects of rationing and the changing role of women and African Americans or Blacks; include “Rosie the Riveter” and the Tuskegee Airmen. f. Explain the role of Eleanor Roosevelt and the U.S. in the formation of the United Nations. en-us 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC 2023-06-15 23:07:23 UTC hello@padlet.com bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889030 View before and after images of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This will give further insight into the damage done by the atomic bombings. Which set of images stood out the most to you?]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889030 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889032 This video explains how rationing was used on the Homefront during WWII to save limited supplies. ]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889032 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889033 This website allows you to learn more about how ration books were used on the Homefront to ration supplies while soldiers were fighting. What do you imagine would be the most difficult part of relying on ration books? The easiest?]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889033 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889034 This article gives insight into why President Truman decided to approve dropping the atomic bomb as well as the aftermath of this act. ]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889034 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889035 This site from The National WWII Museum New Orleans goes in depth about Japanese Americans' roles in WWII, from Japanese Internment Camps to fighting in battles. ]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889035 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889036 Explore the battles, events, and leaders of the war and test your knowledge with fun quizzes, crossword puzzles, or word searches. ]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889036 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889037 This video from PBS tells the stories of 3 women and the different roles they played in supporting war efforts. ]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889037 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889038 The "Some Were Neighbors" digital exhibit of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum allows you to gain insight into who was impacted by the events of the Holocaust and the role they played in history. Perspectives to explore include neighbors, teenagers, workers, police, friends, and teachers. ]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889038 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889039 This video goes in depth about the United States' involvement in WWII from pre-war isolationism to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This video works well as an introduction to the WWII unit. ]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889039 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889040 Explore the events of WWII in chronological order and see which parts of the world were under Allied control, Axis control, or were neutral zones throughout the war. Short passages and videos are provided for each event. ]]> 2023-06-15 22:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624889040 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624891931 2023-06-15 22:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624891931 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624892148 2023-06-15 22:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624892148 bw16110 https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624893790 2023-06-15 22:45:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bw16110/x5njbz56p8xgeq7e/wish/2624893790