1. Good Morning!!!! 1.NVC 2.“Strategic” Bombing or “Terror” Bombing – Bombing of Dresden Essential Question: Was the bombing of Dresden justified?? Homework: Complete Dresden Activity if needed

2. “Strategic” Bombing or “Terror” Bombing? “Strategic” bombing of cities first introduced by Germans in WWI Improved during WWII – Better airplanes – Better bombs Allies follow German example – U.S. air force leads the way – Over 2 million civilians killed in bombing attacks on “military” targets

3. Bombing of Dresden February 1945 U.S. and RAF target German city of Dresden – Cultural capital – 7 th largest city in Germany Allies drop 8 million pounds of bombs on Dresden – Targeting factories, communication centers – Fire bombs = inferno – 200,000+ civilians die

4. Controversy! Was the bombing of Dresden justified? Under what circumstances are violent acts against civilians justified during war time?

5. Team 1: The bombing was JUSTIFIED Team 2: The bombing was NOT JUSTIFIED 20 minutes: actively read each document and DISCUSS whether it supports your argument WITH YOUR TEAMMATE – TOGETHER construct an ARGUMENT and find THREE QUOTATIONS that support it. Write these down 5 min: Team 1 presents, Team 2 listens and takes notes. RESTATES Team 1’s position 5 min: Team 2 presents, Team 1 listens and takes notes. RESTATES Team 2’s position 10 min: CONSENSUS! Abandon your role and discuss. AGREE on and answer to the essential question

6. Controversy! Was the bombing of Dresden justified? Under what circumstances are violent acts against civilians justified during war time?