Week 13, Syllabus

Mr. Ditzenberger-U.S. History
Lesson: Causes of World War 2
Time: Week 13, April 14-18
Unit: World War 2
Objectives:
1. Students will list and explain the different “isms” of the 20th century and demagogues who led the world into WW2.
2. Students will profile the political and military leaders of WW2.
3. Students will summarize the main events in Europe during the critical years of 1939-1941.

Monday
1. Causes of WW2-isms
2. Homework: Define and Explain-1, 2, and 4-a,b, and c on page 778

Tuesday
1. Causes of WW2-Nazi Germany
2. Read Section 2. Mr. D. quiz tomorrow with notes.

Wednesday
1. Mr. D. quiz from section 2-with notes.
2. Causes of WW2-Japan
3. Read Section 3. Complete #3, Comparing on page 789.

Thursday
1. Figures of World War 2-Stalin, Mussolini, Churchill, Roosevelt, Hitler, Tojo. Make a poster, resume, news broadcast, an inauguration speech, game show format, or some other creative presentation form. Any form of the presentation must include a general history of the leader’s life that explain how they rose to their position or power.
2. Read Section 3. Complete section 3 and 4-a,b, and c on page 795.

Friday
1. WW2, 39-41
2. Read Chapter 27, section 1. Complete 3-a, b, and c on page 806.