Lesson 16 WW II – Society At War: The Home Fronts
Lesson Objectives Develop an appreciation for the impact of the war on the home fronts in the U.S., U.K., and Germany. Understand the implementation and implications of Selective Service in the U.S. Understand the basic economic strength of each of the major Axis and Allied combatants. Analyze the impact of the different war production decisions made by the U.S., U.K., and Germany.
Impact of Pearl Harbor
In perspective
Revenge
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Revenge
Fear Source Click for full text
Fear
Encarta Japanese-Americans En Route to Internment Camp
Fear Smithsonian Institution Internment Camp
Fear Internment Camp Locations Wikipedia
Internment Camps
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Internment Camps Video – 14:31 The Rest of the Story
Japanese-Americans in the War 442 nd Regimental Combat Team Go For Broke! Most highly decorated regiment in U.S. history 21 Medals of Honor – Italy, France, Germany
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Fear
Even Smokey the Bear had to wait his turn
Four Freedoms FDR State of the Union Address January 6, 1941 Text of Address
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Worship
Freedom From Want
Freedom From Fear
Fear Video
Security Rainfall.com
Security
Unity
Common Theme Sidebar German Army Belt Buckle “God is with us”
Unity
War Production The Higgins Boat Project
War Production
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War Production
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War Production
Library of Congress
War Production
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War Production
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Lesson 16 - Part II WW II – Society At War: The Home Fronts Link to Part II
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