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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Us History: Wwii

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the causes and consequences of historical events and international relations on a shift in U.S. foreign policy which eventually led to U.S. involvement in...
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: The Final Stages of the War and the Aftermath

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive article focuses on the final stages of WWII in Germany and the aftermath. It discusses death marches, survivors migrations, and Nazi war crimes and trials.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Japanese and American Propaganda During World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Michigan State University is an interesting article analyzing the propaganda war between the U.S. and Japan during World War II. Also has cartoons that were used.
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Other

Hawaii's Patsy Mink Was Brave and Bold

For Students 9th - 10th
A tribute to Mink, the first woman of color to be elected to Congress. Article describes her challenges as a Japanese American during WWII and the equally daunting challenges of being a woman during the 60s.
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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Conscience and the Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Would you accept being drafted into military service if your family was being held in an internment camp? That was the question on many a Japanese American's mind during World War 2. Explore the stories of those who resisted service and...
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Other

Atom Central: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this detailed account of the decision and action to drop two atomic bombs on Japan after the attacks on Pearl Harbor.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne and James D. Houston

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide/notes for the memoir Farewell To Manzanar by Jeanne and James D. Houston including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis. The memoir...
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Curated OER

Cbc.ca: The Crucible Military Might

For Students 6th - 8th
An introductory overview of Canada's participation in WW2. 'Canadians fight by land, air and sea as the country amasses the largest army in its history.'
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Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: 1939 45: Everyday Life During World War Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source photographs and documents showing what daily life was like during World War II.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Daniel K. Inouye

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of senator and Medal of Honor recipient, Daniel Inouye a Japanese-American serving in World War II who made many longstanding contributions to American government and political life.
Website
US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Legislative Interests and Achievements

For Students 9th - 10th
Women in Congress had an impact on every critical piece of legislation during the Depression through the Cold War. Examine their impact in Congress during these decades in the following summary of legislative achievements.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army in Wwii: Framework of Hemisphere Defense [Chap 1]

For Students 9th - 10th
This chapter is a comprehensive and detailed account of the formulation of U.S. strategic defense policy in the western hemisphere prior to WWII.
Primary
Other

National Wwii Museum: Primary Sources: Gi Bill

For Students 9th - 10th
Find primary sources related to the GI Bill.There are pdf files that explain how the bill provides money for education, promotes home ownership, and incorporates the recently discharged servicemen back into civilian life.
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US Holocaust Memorial Museum

U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: The Art and Politics of Arthur Szyk

For Students 9th - 10th
Internationally known artist Arthur Szyk detailed illustrations of Jewish themes. During WWII, he drew numerous cartoons and cariacatures of Nazi Germany.
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Huntington Library

Huntington Library: Constitution on Trial: Internment of Japanese in Wwii

For Teachers 11th
In this lesson, 11th graders look at what happened to the Japanese who were living in the United States during World War II and examine their experiences of internment. They will also consider the constitutionality of removing some civil...
Website
PBS

Pbs: Wwii Behind Closed Doors: Prelude to Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the uneasy alliance maintained by Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, and Franklin D. Roosevelt during World War II and the implications of this alliance on the development of the Cold War.
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Other

Pearl Harbor and War in Southeast Asia

For Students 6th - 8th
This fsmitha.com resource is an article about the events that lead to the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the start of WWII.
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Have Fun With History

Have Fun With History: Aviation

For Students 9th - 10th
Module with visual history of aviation in America. Students and teachers can find videos on topics beginning with pioneers in aviation, WWI and WWII, Airships and more. Links to related resources can be found on this site.
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TES Global

Blendspace: Wwii/holocaust Additional Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module with thirty-three links to videos, websites, texts, and slideshows about the Holocaust.
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US National Archives

Nara: Pictures of African Americans During Wwii

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating audiovisual look at the role African Americans played during World War II.
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Other

Foreign Volunteer Legion: Ww2 Axis & Foreign Volunteer Awards & Stamps

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting site which describes the many different groups of volunteers who fought for the Germans during World War 2 and the stamps issued by their various governments. For example, Hungary had many groups who fought for the Germans...
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University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo: Short History of Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
Article from the University at Buffalo offers a history of Poland beginning with the events of the year 950 and moving forward through the 20th Century.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The German Decision to Invade Norway and Denmark

For Students 9th - 10th
A chapter from a W.W.II book which goes into great detail about the German decision to invade both Norway and Denmark.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: George Marshall

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief lesson on the life and career of George C. Marshall with link to audio of Marhsall's address.

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