OBJECTIVES:

1. How, why, and when did America change from a policy of isolationism post W.W.I to     a declared two front war in Europe and the Pacific.
2. Significant civil rights issues and contributions during W.W.II at home, and on the battlefield.
3. What were the key technological advances by America during W.W.II?
4. Was President Truman right or wrong ordering the dropping the atomic bombs to end the war against Japan?  What were the alternatives to using the bombs?

DISCUSSION

The Depression still loomed over the world during the late 1930s.  Some countries fared better than others did.  The United States was showing some vital signs, with the possibility of recovering.  It was a nasty fight and the US economy had been on the ropes for some time, but was trying to get up.  Incidents around the world caused many Americans to worry.  Adolph Hitler (Germany), Benito Mussolini (Italy) and Hideki Tojo (Italy) were in search of creating an empire and the Americans didn’t want to get into the fray.  They vividly recalled World War I in which thousands and thousands of Americans died in what they believed was a war to end all wars!  Now it appeared as though that the United States was about to be dragged into another war.  A war that they did not want.  A war that they would eventually be dragged into and would change the world events forever.

TIME PERIOD:  1933- 1945

TIMELINE:  http://www.cusd.com/calonline/tah/exhibitions/11th/1107/timeline.htm

Assignment 6.00 - World War II

• Start by taking this quick quiz on World War II – be sure to record your score:

·         http://www.classzone.com/books/americans05/page_build.cfm?id=quiz&ch=25

• Download the “study guide” for this module.  Note that there is a study guide for “The Warfront” and for “The Homefront.”
• For the study guide sections, “terms and people,” write a definition/explanation for each term.  You will find this information in your history textbook or on related web sites. 
• Make sure you answer the Essay questions.  2-3 paragraphs is sufficient.  This is 25% of the grade.  If you don’t complete the essays the best you can get is a C!

• Related websites to use:

• http://www.answers.com/

•  http://college.hmco.com/history/readerscomp/rcah/html/rc_000106_entries.htm

•  http://www.wikipedia.org/

Go to the assignment area and click on assignment 6.00.  Attach your completed study guide