Era 5 World War II and the Early Cold War Chapter 34 Origins of WWII Could WWII have been prevented? 1. I can explain the difference between totalitarianism, fascism, Nazism and militarism. 2. I know how the Munich Pact was a form of appeasement and the outcome of that agreement. 3. I can explain the purpose of the Lend-Lease Act and who the United States was helping. 4. I can describe how the United States reacted to the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Formative 316 123 Dictators & Militarists Rise to Power 316 124 Events Leading to WWII Chapter 35 The Impact of WWII on Americans What kinds of opportunities and hardships did the war create for Americans at home and abroad? 1. I can describe the purpose of the War Production Board. 2. I know the effects of Executive Order #9066 on Japanese Americans. 3. I can describe the purpose of the Bracero Program and the benefits to both Mexicans and the U.S. 4. I can describe the Supreme Court case Korematsu v. United States and its implications. 5. I can explain how the Navajo were used by the American military during WWII. 6. I can create a haiku depicting the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. Formative 317 125 RAP 317 126 Organizing the Economy 317 127 Notes: Impact of the War on
317 128 The Navajo Code Talkers 318 129-130 Impact of WWII on Americans 318 131 Brainstorming Details for Haiku on Internment 318 132 Haiku Chapter 36 Fighting WWII What military strategies did the United States and its allies pursue to defeat the Axis powers in World War II? 1. I can explain the results of the Battle of Midway. 2. I know why the U.S. wanted the Japanese island of Okinawa and the human toll of that battle. 3. I know the significance of the invasion of Normandy. 4. I can compare and assess primary and secondary sources regarding the invasion of Normandy 5. I can describe the circumstances regarding the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, including the casualties and ultimate outcome of the bombing. Formative 319 133 RAP 319 134 Military Strategy: Praise or Criticize 319-320 135-138 Battle of WWII 323 139-140 D-Day a Lesson in Perspective 324 141 Assessing the Decision to Build & Use the Atomic Bomb 324 142 Reaction to the Atomic Bomb
Chapter 38 Origins of the Cold War How did the United States and the Soviet Union become Cold War adversaries? 1. I can describe the struggle between the US and USSR in the post WWII era and how this led to the Cold War. 2. I can explain the foreign policy goals of the United States Marshall Plan, as well as the Soviet response to that the Molotov Plan. 3. I can explain the policy known as the Truman Doctrine and how it shaped American foreign policy throughout the Cold War, particularly the aspect of containment of communism. Formative 325 143 RAP 325 144 Early Cold War Vocabulary 325 145 Uneasy Peace 326 146-148 Early Cold War: Challenges and Responses Chapter 39 The Cold War Expands Were the methods used by the United States to contain communism justified? 1. I know the U.S. response to the Soviet s blockade of Berlin and why it was significant. 2. I can explain the military alliance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and what an attack on a member nation would mean. 3. I can explain why the Soviet Union created the Warsaw Pact and how member nations viewed NATO. 4. I know the impact of the split between the Nationalists and the Communists in China for the US, as well as the outcome for Chiang s Nationalists. 5. I can explain the conflict between North and South Korea and the outcome of that war for both the U.S. and Korea. 6. I can describe the foreign policy of brinkmanship, as explained by Secretary of State John Dulles. 7. I know the meaning of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) and the ramifications of that policy. Formative
327 149 RAP 327 150 Cold War Expands Vocabulary 47 151 Cold War Events in Europe 47 152 Cold War Events in Asia 47 153 Cold War Events Around the World 47 154 The Cold War & the Arms Race Chapter 40 Fighting the Cold War at Home How did the anxieties raised by the Cold War affect life in the United States? 1. I know the purpose of the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and who they were investigating. 2. I know the impact of being blacklisted by HUAC, particularly in Hollywood. 3. I can explain the charges filed against Ethel and Julius Rosenberg and the outcome of that case. 4. I can describe McCarthyism and the reckless behavior of Senator Joseph McCarthy and his accusations. Formative 48 155 DOT Game: Historical Significance 48 156 McCarthyism 48 157 Atomic Age 48 158 Warning Signs Notebook Score
Era 5 Exam Date: Thursday, April 9th Pre- Reflection: What overall grade am I hoping to achieve in this course? What grade am I hoping to achieve on this exam? Did I complete all of your formative work? How I will study for this exam: Post- Reflection: Grade I achieved on this exam Plan to retake? Do I need to complete any formative assignments to retake? How I will achieve a higher grade: Student Signature Parent Signature