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What Did You Do After the War, Grandpa?

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Students consider how World War II impacted Europe and European soldiers. In this Victory in Europe lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the war, its conditions, and the celebration that ensued at the end of the war.

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Grade
7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Year
2005
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