United+States+Enters+WWII

Read the following story and identify the position of the United States as WWII begins.



In the discussion tab, copy and answer the following questions

1. Who is Charles Lindbergh and why do the American people value his opinion?

2. What are his feelings about the war and why does he feel this way?

Study the timeline on page 752. Read the following questions and answer them on the graphic organizer provided

Use the graphic organizer to complete chart on Axis Leaders (740-741-750)





Dictatorship totalitarianism facisim Anschluss Sudetenland
 * Define the following words**

United States prepares for war.
Read the excerpts of Roosevelt's Quarantine speech and answer the questions that follow. 1. What Roosevelt's feeling of getting the U.S. involved in WWII? 2. What reason does Roosevelt give for the sudden outbreak of war? 3. What does he say will be the purpose of the U.S. in dealing with WWII?

Cash and Carry Lend and Lease Atlantic Charter
 * How do these programs change the political position of the United States during WWII?**

Use the Graphic Organizer below to answer Question 5 Critical thinking on page 757

Complete the History close up Attack on Pearl Harbor Pg 756

Compare the visuals of the History Close Up with the Movie watched "Pearl Harbor In Color"

Read the following hand out on L ieutenant Robert Edlin media type="youtube" key="mT3q8tba_lw" width="420" height="315" Use the handout to complete the essay comparing the account of Lieutenant Edlin and the Opening of Saving Private Ryan. Pearl Harbor
 * Saving Private Ryan**


 * Using your text complete the following graphic organizer leading the United States to victory in Japan**

Pearl Harbor media type="youtube" key="IrxpqWnBaNE" width="420" height="315" Complete the following questions concerning the map.
 * Island Hopping**

In September 1940, Japan signed a pact with other Axis powers, Germany and Italy on the map highlight Japan

The United States had two allies in the Pacific; Australia and New Zealand Highlight Australia and New Zealand in a different color.

On December 7, 1941 japan Attacked Pearl Harbor, leading Congress to declare war Circle Hawaii on the Map.

Admiral Nimiz target the following islands in the Pacific Ocean for attack Gilbert islands, Marshall Islands, Mariana Islands, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa starting with Hawaii, draw arrows from one island to the next illustrating the sequence of Allied offensives.