DAILY US HISTORY The Week of 8-12 May 17 34 DAILY US HISTORY The Week of 8-12 May 17 MONDAY-B Objectives- 1) Discuss why dictators came to power around the world 2) Describe what actions led to the outbreak of WWII Language Objective-Using a graphic organizer, Explain why totalitarian governments arose in the 20’s and 30’s Daily History- Define the following words or Phrases: totalitarianism, appeasement Activities- PowerPoint Presentation on Chapter 12, Section 1 / Surprise Pop-Quiz Homework- Appeasement-Germany Before WWI” complete the Reading check questions totalitarianism – a system of government that exerts total control over a nation and its citizens appeasement- policy of giving in to a competitor’s demands in order to preserve the peace TUESDAY-A Mr. Ford Absent Objectives- 1) Identify which European nations fell to Germany in 1939 and 1940 2) Describe how the United States responded to the war in Europe Language Objective- Using a series of moving maps, show how Germany quickly overran most of the European countries Daily History- Define the following words or phrases: Lend-Lease Act, Blitzkrieg, dictator, fascism, Anti- Semitism, disarmament, mobilization Activities- PowerPoint Presentation on Chapter 12, Section 2 /Surprise Pop-Quiz, Cell Phone Review, Homework- Read “Soviet-German Non-Aggression Pact” and answer the Reading Check Questions Blitzkrieg – name given to the sudden, violent offensive used by the Germans during World War II; lightening war Lend-Lease Act- 1941 law that authorized the President to aid any nation whose defense he believed was vital to American security dictator- a leader who rules with total authority, often in a brutal or cruel way fascism- a political system, headed by a dictator, that calls for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance for opposition Anti-Semitism- hostility towards or discrimination against Jews. mobilization- gathering resources and preparing for war WEDNESDAY-B Objectives- 1) Identify which European nations fell to Germany in 1939 and 1940 2) Describe how the United States responded to the war in Europe Language Objective- Using a series of moving maps, show how Germany quickly overran most of the European countries Daily History- Define the following words or phrases: Lend-Lease Act, Blitzkrieg, dictator, fascism, Anti- Semitism, disarmament, mobilization Activities- PowerPoint Presentation on Chapter 12, Section 2 /Surprise Pop-Quiz, Cell Phone Review, Homework- Read “Soviet-German Non-Aggression Pact” and answer the Reading Check Questions Blitzkrieg – name given to the sudden, violent offensive used by the Germans during World War II; lightening war Lend-Lease Act- 1941 law that authorized the President to aid any nation whose defense he believed was vital to American security dictator- a leader who rules with total authority, often in a brutal or cruel way fascism- a political system, headed by a dictator, that calls for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance for opposition Anti-Semitism- hostility towards or discrimination against Jews. mobilization- gathering resources and preparing for war THURSDAY-A internment camps- the detention centers where Japanese Americans were moved to and confined during World War II ration- to give out scarce items on a limited basis D-Day- the day on which the Allied forces invaded France during World War II; June 6 1944 genocide- the deliberate destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group Objectives- 1) Discuss what steps America took to prepare for the war. 2) Explain how the war affected Americans Language Objectives- 1Using a series of short videos, show how everyday life was for most Americans during the war. 2. Using a short video, show how life was for the Nisei. Daily History- Define the following words or phrases: interment camps, ration, D-Day, genocide Activities- PowerPoint Presentation on Chapter 12, Section 3/Cell Phone review/Surprise Pop-Quiz Homework- Read “The White Rose of Leningrad” FRIDAY-B internment camps- the detention centers where Japanese Americans were moved to and confined during World War II ration- to give out scarce items on a limited basis D-Day- the day on which the Allied forces invaded France during World War II; June 6 1944 genocide- the deliberate destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group Objectives- 1) Discuss what steps America took to prepare for the war. 2) Explain how the war affected Americans Language Objectives- 1Using a series of short videos, show how everyday life was for most Americans during the war. 2. Using a short video, show how life was for the Nisei. Daily History- Define the following words or phrases: interment camps, ration, D-Day, genocide Activities- PowerPoint Presentation on Chapter 12, Section 3/Cell Phone review/Surprise Pop-Quiz Homework- Read “The White Rose of Leningrad”

Essential Question The Week of 8-12 May 17 “History will be kind to me for I intend to write it.” Winston Churchill MONDAY Why do you think there was so much opposition to the Treaty of Versailles in America? Answers will vary, but should include the idea that most Americans had doubts about the harsh treatment Germany was given. Many did not want American foreign policy restricted by the League of Nations. TUESDAY Why do you think there was so much opposition to the Treaty of Versailles in America? Answers will vary, but should include the idea that most Americans had doubts about the harsh treatment Germany was given. Many did not want American foreign policy restricted by the League of Nations. WEDNESDAY Why did so many countries allow dictators to rise to power? These countries felt that they were not treated fairly after WWI and dictators promised to restore the glory of their respective country. THURSDAY Why did so many countries allow dictators to rise to power? These countries felt that they were not treated fairly after WWI and dictators promised to restore the glory of their respective country. FRIDAY What do you think that Hallie Salassie, the Ethiopian President meant when he addressed the League of Nations with the following statement, “God and history will remember your judgment. It is us today. It will be you tomorrow?”