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The United States in World War II
Section 2: The War for Europe and North Africa
Bell Ringer: Use the clickers to answer the following questions.
1. How did the U.S. military reflect the diversity of American society during World War II?
A. It included a large numbers of whites, African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican
Americans, and Asian Americans.
B. Unemployment decreased, women took jobs outside of the home.
C. The media issued propaganda to stress the alliance between the United States and the
Soviet Union
D. The convoy system was used to accelerate ship building.
2. What role did media play in helping the country mobilize for war?
A.
It included a large numbers of whites, African Americans, Native Americans, Mexican
Americans, and Asian Americans.
B.
Unemployment decreased, women took jobs outside of the home.
C.
The media issued propaganda to stress the alliance between the United States and the
Soviet Union
D.
The convoy system was used to accelerate ship building.
Main Idea: Allied forces, led by the United States and Great Britain, battled Axis powers for control of
Europe and North Africa.
Why It Matters Now: During WWII, the United States assumed a leading role in world affairs that
continues today.
Daily Objectives:
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1. I can summarize the Allies’ plan for winning the war.
To what did Roosevelt and Churchill agree early in the war?
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Why was winning the Battle of the Atlantic so crucial to the fortunes of the Allies?
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2. I can identify events in the war in Europe.
Why was the Battle of Stalingrad so important?
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What happened in the war in North Africa?
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What happened after the Allies invaded Italy?
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3. I can describe the liberation of Europe.
What was D-Day?
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What happened at the Battle of the Bulge?
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What happened to Hitler?
Do you agree with the decision made by Roosevelt and Churchill to require unconditional surrender
by the Axis powers? Why or why not?
Think About:
 The advantages of defeating a foe decisively.
 The advantages of ending a war quickly.
 How other conflicts, such as the Civil War and WWI ended.