The Final is Here

Here is the full version of your final.  Please come prepared with any questions you have on Tuesday.
FINAL EXAM

Here is a brainstorming sheet that will help you to prepare part 2 of the final.

Country in Turmoil Webquest

As we continue our look at the Vietnam War, it is important to examine some of the key events that created the crisis and turmoil in the nation as the war extended into the decade.  To do so, please complete this webquest.

Class Work for May 15 (Per. 1)-Understanding the Origins of the Vietnam War

Read Ch. 30, Sec. 1 in your textbook.  As you read, respond to the questions on this WORKSHEET.

Island Hopping-The War in the Pacific

The War in the Pacific Accelerates - Using Documentary Film Evidence

Today you will examine moments in the Pacific War to understand both the strategy involved, and the impact of these moments on the soldiers, sailors, and airmen who fought in them.  

First, review your notes from your homework (if you did not read the textbook section for today then you're going to want to quickly review this overview of the war in the Pacific).

Next, view the following film clips from the website of HBO’s The Pacific and take notes on the sheet provided.  Pay Particular attention to how Americans (soldiers and military leaders) were being tested in these moments.  You may find it helpful to refer to this timeline as you go.  

Guadalcanal 24 Hour War 2:15

Guadalcanal Defense 2:41

Cape Gloucester  2:29

Peleilu Airfield  2:00

We are All Afraid 3:14

An Unnecessary Sacrifice  2:52

Iwo Jima  2:34

Kuribayashi the Toughest Foe  1:56

We Couldn’t Bury them Fast Enough  2:02

Burn and Blockade: Cities in Ash  2:55

Okinawa  2:00

Caught in the Crossfire: The Okinawans  1:46

Fugitives from the law of averages  2:53

Battle of the Bulge HW

In the fall of 1944, allied troops had completed the successful invasion of Normandy retaking Paris at the end of August.  In September, the allies embarked on Operation Market Garden to liberate Holland and open a highway and supply line that would allow for a quick invasion of Germany.  Although ultimately unsuccessful, the operation severely weakened the German army’s ability to resist the oncoming allied advance.  However, in December of 1944, Hitler launched a surprise, massive counterattack which would become known as the Battle of the Bulge.
Please complete the following web activity for your next class period.
Battle of the Bulge Web Activity

Internment (HW for Tuesday, 4/22-Per. 1 or Thu. 4/24-Per. 5)

In order to explore the experiences of Japanese-Americans during WW2, please open this web activity and then follow the instructions given.  You need to finish the first two sections (Immigration and Removal) for HW.  You'll finish the rest of the activity during your next class period.

Video Links

Here are links to review or makeup films viewed in class:
Boom to Bust (1920's)
Stormy Weather (The Depression-1930's)