World War II Unit Plan
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Day 2: What Led up to World War II?
Topic/Title:
What led up to World War II? The Straw that Broke the Camels Back
Questions this lesson will answer:
What were some of the causes of World War II?
Purpose/Rationale/Goals of the day’s lesson:
Many do not realize that there were several factors that led to World
War II. These factors occurred over many years and involved many
people. Students need to realize that with every event, there are
several factors that made that event possible.
Objectives:
SWBAT:
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Identify several causes of World War II
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Complete a three-phase chart of causes
Standards of Learning lesson addresses:
9.10
The student will analyze major historical events of the 20th century,
in terms of
11.11
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the origins and effects
of World War II, with emphasis on
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The rise and aggression of totalitarian regimes in Germany, Italy, and
Japan
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Appeasement and isolationism
NCSS Themes and Indicators
Theme Two: Time, Continuity, and Change
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Have learners apply key concepts from the study of history such as time,
chronology, causality, change, conflict, and complexity to explain, analyze
and show connections.
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Ask learners to identify and describe significant historical periods and
patterns of change within and across cultures, such as the rise of nation-states.
Theme Six: Power, Authority, and Governance
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Have learners explain conditions, actions, and motivations that contribute
to conflict within and among nations
Key Concepts and generalizations:
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Appeasement: Act of giving in to someone's demands in order to keep
the peace; unsuccessful policy of England and France toward Nazi Germany
before World War II.
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Blitzkrieg: "Lighting War"; German tactic employed at the beginning
of World War II, based upon overwhelming the enemy with a series of sudden
attacks by land and air.
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Fascism: A political philosophy that values the nation or race over
the individual, autocratic over democratic rule, and rigid control of society
and the economy over a free society and market.
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Fourteen Points: Peace program proposed by President Woodrow Wilson
in 1918, intended to prevent wars like World War I.
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League of Nations: Organization proposed by President Woodrow Wilson
after World War I in the hopes of joining nations together for peace and
security.
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Reparations: Payments for economic injury exacted from a defeated
enemy.
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Versailles Treaty: Agreement in 1919 ending World War I; included
huge war reparations to be paid by Germany.
Methods and Activity
Anticipatory set
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Place cartoons
on the overhead.
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They should write down what they believe the cartoon is expressing.
Content/Methods/Procedures
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Students should pair up and fill out the chart.
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When they are finished, the class will go over them.
Conclusion/in class consolidation
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Since there is a two hour early dismissal, there will be no time for an
in class consolidation.
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