1. The End Of World War II Mr. Coriale Whitesboro High School acoria@wboro.org

2. What is a social problem? Read to find out… NEXT… How Can World War II End?

3. Task: You are on President Truman’s war team…create a list of three options to consider to bring an end to World War II (Group size – 3 – 4 per team) OPTIONS: 1. 2. 3. Use your notebook to list your options

4. Group 1 Options: 1. 2. 3. How Can World War II End? Group 2 Options: 1. 2. 3. Group 3 Options: 1. 2. 3. Group 4 Options: 1. 2. 3.

5. Let’s look at the facts, get evidence for our decisions, and look at the causes… Read to find out… Now Read this…Read this… NEXT How Can World War II End?

6. Now, look at your options and create a list of advantages and disadvantages for each consideration Option # ___ Advantages vs. Disadvantages Use your notebook to complete this How Can World War II End?

7. Your group needs to be ready to present your final recommendation to President Truman along with evidence supporting this decision over other choices How Can World War II End?

8. President Truman… Our Recommendation is to… Based on your list of options along with a thorough examination of the data, evidence, etc. your group is recommending that President Truman… _______________________________

9. Reasons Why We Recommend This… Show President Truman justification for your decision… Option # ___ Advantages vs. Disadvantages

10. President Truman decides to… ___________________________________ NEXT Based on your recommendation…

11. What Is The Impact Of This Decision? Evaluate the Decision NEXT

12. Print out the following worksheet to assist you in helping President Truman evaluate his decision Mr. President…the impact of your decision…impact What Is The Impact Of This Decision?

13. President Truman Actually Decides … To Drop Two Atomic Bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 HIROSHIMANAGASAKI

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15. Flag of Imperial Japan. Photograph. The Right Perspective. Web. 24 Feb. 2011.. Flag of the United States. Photograph. Textually.org. Web. 24 Feb. 2011.. "Gathering the Evidence of the Problem." Web. 14 Feb. 2011.. "Identify the Problem." Web. 14 Feb. 2011.. Japan: Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki. Photograph. The Hindu : Home Page News & Features. Web. 24 Feb. 2011.. Japan Surrenders. Photograph. GuruGraffiti - PaulTarver.com. Web. 24 Feb. 2011.. Continued

16. President Harry S. Truman. Photograph. My Catbird Seat. Web. 24 Feb. 2011.. President Truman's Cabinet. Photograph. Prez Ideologies Front Page. Web. 24 Feb. 2011.. The Bombing of Japan. Photograph. A Little Touch of History. Web. 24 Feb. 2011.. Victory Japan Surrenders. Photograph. History of American Journalism. Web. 24 Feb. 2011..