1. World War II Begins
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Grade 5

2. Learner Expectation History Content Standard: 5.0 History
History involves people, events, and issues. Students will evaluate evidence to develop comparative and casual analyses, and to interpret primary sources. They will construct sound historical arguments and perspectives on which informed decisions in contemporary life can be based.
Era 8 - The Great Depression and World War II ( )
5.08 Understand society in America during the Great Depression.
5.09 Understand America’s role during World War II.

3. In this activity you will:
Learn how and why the World War II began.
Famous leaders that contributed to the start of the war
When the United States entered the war
How it effected the people
Then you will complete a Four Square writing activity.

4. The Rise of Dictators
Five countries were still led by dictators after WWI.
1. Germany-Adolf Hitler
2. Italy-Benito Mussolini
3. Japan
4. Soviet Union-Joseph Stalin
5. Spain-General Francisco Franco

5. Why does the war begin? When did the World War II begin?
September 3, 1939
Why?
Three countries: Japan, Italy, and Germany started taking over other countries.
Britain and France were tired of the takeovers and declared war on Germany.

6. Why does the United States get involved?
The United States was hesitant to get involved at first.
They believed that Europe should handle its own problems.
December 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. * This harbor was a base used by the Navy.

7. Women Americans at War The war led to the production of: * Airplanes
* tanks
* other war supplies
If the men were off fighting who took over the men’s jobs?
Women

8. Women and the War
Women carried out many of the same duties they had during World War I.
This time they took on even more responsibilities such as:
Serving in the armed forces
Making maps
Flying more planes to airfields in Europe and the Pacific

9. The Federal Government
Gained more power over the people
Took control of businesses
Setting prices
Wages
Due to a great need for supplies overseas many supplies had to be rationed in the U.S.

10. Fear of another attack from Japan
The United States feared that the Japanese Americans would help Japan attack the U.S. again
President Roosevelt ordered about 110,000 Japanese Americans be put in relocation camps.
Even though most Japanese American were loyal to the United States and some even serving in the armed forces, their families were forced into the relocation camps.

11. Writing Activity
Pretend you are a reporter for the War Times.
Explain what caused the World War II and the effects it had on Americans.