1. Pearl Harbor
Mr. Tran

2. CA Standard
Examine the origins of American involvement in the war, with an emphasis on the events that precipitated the attack on Pearl Harbor.

3. Objective
Students will analyze the events that was prior and led to Pearl Harbor, and analyze its effects by reading and dissecting “A Date in Infamy” speech

4. Anticipatory set
16 iconic pictures of Pearl Harbor

24. U.S. Supports Britain
I. Atlantic Charter- Prime Minister Churchill met with President Roosevelt in Canada to discuss war aims such as no gains in territory and self-government. III. Danger in the Seas- A. In Oct. 1941, Reuben James and the Kearney (two American destroyers) were sunk by German submarines because they were carrying arms. . U.S. Response I. U.S. Lend-Lease Act 1941 A. transfer of military equipment to nations whose defense was considered vital to the United States. B. Ended American neutrality

25. Bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japan: (Dec. 7, 1941) I. Japanese Aggression A. Japan expanded control in Pacific and threatened U.S. supplies of natural resources B. Planned to destroy American naval and air power in the Pacific to assure U.S. would not interfere in its efforts to control Asia

26. Sank 8 ships Damaged 10 ships Destroyed 188 planes
Dec 7th, 1941
Sank 8 ships
Damaged 10 ships
Destroyed 188 planes
Killed 2,300 Americans

27. U.S. Response US Declares war on Japan
Italy and Germany declare war on United States
U.S. Declares war on Italy and Germany

28. The War
Allies: U.S. Britain and France Vs. Axis: Japan, Italy, and Germany

29. Student Engagement
Read “A Day in Infamy” Speech. Answer Questions and Tweet accordingly to each paragraph.

30. Closing
Read the tweets together to a partner in order. Does it make sense?