SS5H6 The student will explain the reasons for America’s involvement in World War II. a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s aggression in Asia. b. Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust. c. Discuss President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. d. Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. e. Describe the effects of rationing and the changing role of women and African- Americans; include “Rosie the Riveter” and the Tuskegee Airmen. f. Explain the U.S. role in the formation of the United Nations. Student Name _____________________ Teacher _________________

a. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe and Japan’s aggression in Asia. Describe Germany’s aggression in Europe Add a map or picture. Add a description. Japan’s aggression in Asia Add a map or picture. Add a description.

Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust. Pearl Harbor Add a map or picture. Add a description. D-Day Add a map and picture. Add a description. Iwo Jima Add a map and picture. Add a description.

Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust. Holocaust Add a description.

Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. (add picture, country, Alliance) RooseveltTruman

Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. (add picture, country, Alliance) ChurchillStalin

Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. (add picture, country, Alliance) HitlerMussolini

Identify Roosevelt, Stalin, Churchill, Hirohito, Truman, Mussolini, and Hitler. (add picture, country, Alliance) Hirohito

Describe the effects of rationing and the changing role of women and African-Americans; include “Rosie the Riveter” and the Tuskegee Airmen. (add pictures and explain the changing role) changing role of women “Rosie the Riveter” changing role of African-Americans Tuskegee Airmen

Explain the U.S. role in the formation of the United Nations. (add picture, explain what is the United Nations, and explain the US role in the formation.) United Nations

Describe major events in the war in both Europe and the Pacific; include Pearl Harbor, Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE and VJ Days, and the Holocaust. VE Day Add a map or picture. Add a description. VJ Day Add a map or picture. Add a description.

Winning the war (Who did we fight first_____) War against Germany (fought where)War against Japan (fought where)

Discuss President Truman’s decision to drop the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Add a map or picture. Why did Truman decide to drop the atomic bombs?