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Name_____________________________________________________Block/Day______________Unit 4 Day 4…Effects of Technology During WWII---Simmons/Harter LT- I can examine how technological advancements altered the nature of war during WWII through document analysis and multi-media source activities.

Unpacking the Learning Target I can examine how technological advancements altered the nature of war during WWII through document analysis and multi-media source activities.

The Battle of Britain In the summer and fall of 1940, German and British air forces clashed in the skies over the United Kingdom, locked in the largest sustained bombing campaign to that date. A significant turning point of World War II, the Battle of Britain ended when Germany’s Luftwaffe failed to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force despite months of targeting Britain’s air bases, military posts and, ultimately, its civilian population. Britain’s decisive victory saved the country from a ground invasion and possible occupation by German forces while proving that air power alone could be used to win a major battle Do you believe that Germany’s war strategy of targeting civilian populations is justifiable? Explain Why or Why Not _______________________________________________________________________ “Aviation Photos” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rE_yNPNCflk What was the extent of devastation created by advanced technology? LT- I can examine how technological advancements altered the nature of war during WWII through document analysis and multi-media source activities.

Document 1: Battle of Britain According to the chart, list 3 countries that fought for the Royal Air Force (R.A.F) _________________________________ Using the information from the chart, create a complete sentence regarding the pilots that fought for the Allies during the Battle of Britain LT- I can examine how technological advancements altered the nature of war during WWII through document analysis and multi-media source activities.

The United States dropped 2 atomic bombs on Japan On August 6, 1945, during World War II (1939-45), an American B-29 bomber dropped the world’s first deployed atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The explosion wiped out 90 percent of the city and immediately killed 80,000 people; tens of thousands more would later die of radiation exposure. Three days later, a second B-29 dropped another A-bomb on Nagasaki, killing an estimated 40,000 people. Japan’s Emperor Hirohito announced his country’s unconditional surrender in World War II in a radio address on August 15, citing the devastating power of “a new and most cruel bomb.” 5. Was it justifiable that the United States dropped atomic bombs on Japan? Explain Why or Why Not. ______________________________________________________________ "Coroner's Report: Atomic Bomb“ In August 1945, the United States dropped two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/bombing-of-hiroshima-and-nagasaki/videos 6. What happened to people that were located away from the center of the blasts? LT- I can examine how technological advancements altered the nature of war during WWII through document analysis and multi-media source activities.

Document 2: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Casualties from the U. S Document 2: Hiroshima and Nagasaki Casualties from the U.S. dropping of the atomic bombs According to Table A, what was the total number of casualties for Hiroshima and Nagasaki? ______________________________ Using the information from Table B, create a complete sentence regarding the immediate causes of death. LT- I can examine how technological advancements altered the nature of war during WWII through document analysis and multi-media source activities.

Learning Target: I can examine how technological advancements altered the nature of war during WWII through documents and multi-media source activities. Task: In a minimum of 7 sentences: Discuss how technological advancements altered the nature of war during WWII. ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________