Read Chapter 25-2 (pages 775 - 779 - You don't need to finish chapter. This will be the next day's homework) (War for Europe and North Africa) and post your answers to the following questions in your blog. Your answers are due at the beginning of class Tuesday. Title: War for Europe & North Africa Labels: WWII, FDR, Churchill, Battle_of_Atlantic, Stalingrad, Mussolini, Italy, Germany
1. To what did Roosevelt and Churchill agree early in the war?
They agreed that Roosevelt and the U.S will strike first against Hitler in Europe because they posed a greater threat than Japan. When they gain the resources they need in Europe, they can send necassary items to the pacific.
2. Why was winning the Battle of the Atlantic so crucial to the fortunes of the Allies?
It was so crucial because if the U.S did not stop germans sinking Allie cargo ships carrying supplies to Britain, then Germany was planning to starve England into submission.
3. Why was the Battle of Stalingrad so important?
Once the winter settled in the Soviets siezed their opportunity to cut off supplies to the German army. Because the Germans surrendered at Stalingrad, The Soviets began to advanced westward towards germany.
4. What happened in the war in North Africa?
The allied troops landed in Casablanca, Oran and Algiers in north africa. They did this with the hope of launching an Operation Launch. Afrika Corps led by General Erwin Rommel chased the allied troups eastward. After many months te Afrika corps surrendered.
5. What happened after the Allies invaded Italy?
The Allies invaded Italy and the Italian gov. forced Mussolini to cease his dictatorship and be arrested. Although, the nazis remained in Italy to fight the Allies.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Mobilizing for WWII.
Read Chapter 25-1: Mobilizing for War and note how each of the following contributed to that effort.
Please post to your blog prior to class on Monday. Title: Mobilizing for WWII. Labels: WWII, homefront
1. Selective Service System
Added 5 million volunteers to the war effort and military services.
2. Women
Women worked as far away from the violence as possible but still contributed by working in the war as nurses, electricians and ambulence drivers.
3. Minorities
Although minorities were very helpful in the war effort, they were discriminated against on all levels. They were unhappy about the fact that they would be fighting against other ethnic groups in the war but fought none the less.
4. Manufacturers
All manufacturings were producing war materials and combat weapons. Automobile industries now made ships and tanks and planes.
5. Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD)
Improved sonar and radar, made medicines that helped out injured people. However their greatest success was the atomic bomb. The manhatten project gathered information and materials to create the atomic bomb with the help of Albert Einstein.
6 Entertainment industry
During the war the movie industries were creating propaganda movies that enhanced peoples enthusiam towards the war. For instance Mission to Moscow was a movie that helped people realize our ally the Soviet Union. Also many other movies created Anti-Nazi sentiments in the country that encouraged people to join the war effort.
7. Office of Price Administration (OPA)
Created this administration to keep inflation less than 30%. Raised income tax so that manufacturers didnt have to pay as much. Kept inflation steady.
8. War Production Board (WPB)
Controlled companies by saying what could be manufactured and where in could be imported to. Recycled materials like tin, paper, and cooking fat.
9. Rationing
Limited the amount of food that people could buy and keep in their home. Bought coupons that raised the prices of food. Americans also could not buy gas so that it could be used for planes ships and tanks.
Please post to your blog prior to class on Monday. Title: Mobilizing for WWII. Labels: WWII, homefront
1. Selective Service System
Added 5 million volunteers to the war effort and military services.
2. Women
Women worked as far away from the violence as possible but still contributed by working in the war as nurses, electricians and ambulence drivers.
3. Minorities
Although minorities were very helpful in the war effort, they were discriminated against on all levels. They were unhappy about the fact that they would be fighting against other ethnic groups in the war but fought none the less.
4. Manufacturers
All manufacturings were producing war materials and combat weapons. Automobile industries now made ships and tanks and planes.
5. Office of Scientific Research and Development (OSRD)
Improved sonar and radar, made medicines that helped out injured people. However their greatest success was the atomic bomb. The manhatten project gathered information and materials to create the atomic bomb with the help of Albert Einstein.
6 Entertainment industry
During the war the movie industries were creating propaganda movies that enhanced peoples enthusiam towards the war. For instance Mission to Moscow was a movie that helped people realize our ally the Soviet Union. Also many other movies created Anti-Nazi sentiments in the country that encouraged people to join the war effort.
7. Office of Price Administration (OPA)
Created this administration to keep inflation less than 30%. Raised income tax so that manufacturers didnt have to pay as much. Kept inflation steady.
8. War Production Board (WPB)
Controlled companies by saying what could be manufactured and where in could be imported to. Recycled materials like tin, paper, and cooking fat.
9. Rationing
Limited the amount of food that people could buy and keep in their home. Bought coupons that raised the prices of food. Americans also could not buy gas so that it could be used for planes ships and tanks.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Japan and U.S. Relations in 1941
You are to create a brief summary of evidence (Section B) from the Pearl Harbor Paper 1 Packet. (This packet can also be found in your WWII folder that I've shared with you. Titled: Pearl Harbor Paper 1)
From the I.B. description of the summary of evidence: "[It] should indicate what the student has found out from the sources he or she has used." It will take the form a bullet-pointed list.
The IA question: Using the documents and your own knowledge assess the state of diplomatic relations between Japan and the U.S. in 1941.
DIRECTIONS: Based on this question, create a bullet-pointed list of evidence from each document. List the evidence under each document ID. You are NOT to answer the question. Simply list the evidence. Copy and paste the following into your blog. Title: Japan and U.S. Relations in 1941 Labels: Pearl_Harbor, WWII, FDR, Japan, This is due at the beginning of class on Friday.
Document A
-Japan believed that if England fell, America would back down our position as a world power.
-Japan believed moving south would "strike a heavy blow at America's source of strategic materials."
-Planned to force China and Soviet Union's surrender.
Document B
-Shows Tojo running in circles around the "Pacific Situation" (Welles and Hull)
-Racist because tojo is so tiny and Japanese were stereotypically short.
-Imply's that japan wasn't acting on the Pacfic Situation, just avoiding it.
Document C
-Japan was lying intensly
-Were not happy with the negotiations.
-However, they did not want the negotiations to come to a stop.
-Wanted the embassasadors to create a false sense of security for the U.S.
Document D
-Tojo suggests that Japan has to bring the military and the government closer together.
-Very straight foward that the efforts could lead to victory or complete destruction of the empire.
-Right before pearl harbor, commencing hostilities on account of the emporers decision.
Document E
-U.S believed that we were at peace prior to Pearl Harbor with Japan because of the negotiations regarding the Pacific interests.
-The distance that hawaii is from Japan showed that much planning was needed.
-Japanese gov. deceived the u.s with false statements.
-Declares war the same day as the attack.
From the I.B. description of the summary of evidence: "[It] should indicate what the student has found out from the sources he or she has used." It will take the form a bullet-pointed list.
The IA question: Using the documents and your own knowledge assess the state of diplomatic relations between Japan and the U.S. in 1941.
DIRECTIONS: Based on this question, create a bullet-pointed list of evidence from each document. List the evidence under each document ID. You are NOT to answer the question. Simply list the evidence. Copy and paste the following into your blog. Title: Japan and U.S. Relations in 1941 Labels: Pearl_Harbor, WWII, FDR, Japan, This is due at the beginning of class on Friday.
Document A
-Japan believed that if England fell, America would back down our position as a world power.
-Japan believed moving south would "strike a heavy blow at America's source of strategic materials."
-Planned to force China and Soviet Union's surrender.
Document B
-Shows Tojo running in circles around the "Pacific Situation" (Welles and Hull)
-Racist because tojo is so tiny and Japanese were stereotypically short.
-Imply's that japan wasn't acting on the Pacfic Situation, just avoiding it.
Document C
-Japan was lying intensly
-Were not happy with the negotiations.
-However, they did not want the negotiations to come to a stop.
-Wanted the embassasadors to create a false sense of security for the U.S.
Document D
-Tojo suggests that Japan has to bring the military and the government closer together.
-Very straight foward that the efforts could lead to victory or complete destruction of the empire.
-Right before pearl harbor, commencing hostilities on account of the emporers decision.
Document E
-U.S believed that we were at peace prior to Pearl Harbor with Japan because of the negotiations regarding the Pacific interests.
-The distance that hawaii is from Japan showed that much planning was needed.
-Japanese gov. deceived the u.s with false statements.
-Declares war the same day as the attack.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
America Moves Toward War
Second, read Chapter 24-4 in your history textbook and answer the following questions. Post them to your blog by Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. Title: America Moves Toward War Labels: FDR, Pearl_Harbor, WWII, Japan, Great_Britain, Axis_Powers,
1. What did the 1939 Neutrality Act allow?
It allowed Cash and Carry which was when countries who wanted to purchase munitions from america they had to come to america and pick up the munitions.
2. Who were the Axis powers?
Italy Germany and Japan.
3. What did the Lend-Lease Act do?
Lended arms to countries who were in need and were "vital" to the protection of the u.s.
4. What pledges were contained in the Atlantic Charter?
Collective security, disarmament, self determination, economic cooperation, and freedom of the seas.
5. Who were the Allies?
The nations that have fought the axis powers i.e Great Britain, America etc.
6. What did the attack at Pearl Harbor do to the U.s. Pacific fleet?
It nearly destroyed the entire u.s fleet.
7. Why did Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S.?
Because america declared war on japan.
1. What did the 1939 Neutrality Act allow?
It allowed Cash and Carry which was when countries who wanted to purchase munitions from america they had to come to america and pick up the munitions.
2. Who were the Axis powers?
Italy Germany and Japan.
3. What did the Lend-Lease Act do?
Lended arms to countries who were in need and were "vital" to the protection of the u.s.
4. What pledges were contained in the Atlantic Charter?
Collective security, disarmament, self determination, economic cooperation, and freedom of the seas.
5. Who were the Allies?
The nations that have fought the axis powers i.e Great Britain, America etc.
6. What did the attack at Pearl Harbor do to the U.s. Pacific fleet?
It nearly destroyed the entire u.s fleet.
7. Why did Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S.?
Because america declared war on japan.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Isolationism and FDR (1935 - 1941)
Read pages 13-26 in U.S. Isolationism - Part II and answer the following questions. They are due by the beginning of class on Monday, March 1.
This is a Google Doc that has been shared with you in a folder titled, WWII. (They are .pdf files, so you can print them at home if you want but it isn't necessary.)
Answer the following questions and post them on your blog. Title: "Isolationism" and FDR (1935 - 1941) Labels: Isolationism, FDR, Germany, Japan, Hitler, Great_Depression, Open_Door_Policy
1. What were the goals of the isolationists? Why is "isolationism" a misleading term?
The goals of isolationism were to spread democracy and american values not by means of war and violence but by means of example. It is wanting to preserve peace in the world without the means of war. The word isolationism is misleading because it usually refers to seperating a country from the rest of the world, however this term reffered to isolating a country from conflict.
2. What did some isolationists feel that there was no need for Americans to feel threatened by developments in Europe and Asia?
Because the vast oceans protected america from these powers and allies were made in the western hemisphere.
3. What were the purposes of the Nye Committee hearings?
To investigate the munitions and banking industries.
4. List two impressions that the Nye Committee hearings created.
1. that american soldiers died in ww1 because corps looking to make a profit convinced president wilson to go to war.
2. increased isolationist mood in u.s
5. What were the purposes of the Neutrality Acts?
The purposes of the neutrality acts were to force the nation to be completely neutral like banning shipping and carry of weapons to warring nations.
6. List two reasons that some Americans considered Roosevelt's leadership radical and dangerous.
1. because he wanted to run for a third term which proved him overcontrolling.
2. attempting to ease americans into ww2
7. What was "Cash and Carry"?
a program that roosevelt supported so that america was payed by the allies to supply weapons to avoid debt and the allies would have to sail to america to get them so that sea danger was avoided.
8. Why did President Roosevelt freeze Japanese assets in the United States?
japanese agression on china
9. What was the purpose of the America First Committee?
supporting isolationist ideals and keeping the interests of domestic america before foreign interests.
This is a Google Doc that has been shared with you in a folder titled, WWII. (They are .pdf files, so you can print them at home if you want but it isn't necessary.)
Answer the following questions and post them on your blog. Title: "Isolationism" and FDR (1935 - 1941) Labels: Isolationism, FDR, Germany, Japan, Hitler, Great_Depression, Open_Door_Policy
1. What were the goals of the isolationists? Why is "isolationism" a misleading term?
The goals of isolationism were to spread democracy and american values not by means of war and violence but by means of example. It is wanting to preserve peace in the world without the means of war. The word isolationism is misleading because it usually refers to seperating a country from the rest of the world, however this term reffered to isolating a country from conflict.
2. What did some isolationists feel that there was no need for Americans to feel threatened by developments in Europe and Asia?
Because the vast oceans protected america from these powers and allies were made in the western hemisphere.
3. What were the purposes of the Nye Committee hearings?
To investigate the munitions and banking industries.
4. List two impressions that the Nye Committee hearings created.
1. that american soldiers died in ww1 because corps looking to make a profit convinced president wilson to go to war.
2. increased isolationist mood in u.s
5. What were the purposes of the Neutrality Acts?
The purposes of the neutrality acts were to force the nation to be completely neutral like banning shipping and carry of weapons to warring nations.
6. List two reasons that some Americans considered Roosevelt's leadership radical and dangerous.
1. because he wanted to run for a third term which proved him overcontrolling.
2. attempting to ease americans into ww2
7. What was "Cash and Carry"?
a program that roosevelt supported so that america was payed by the allies to supply weapons to avoid debt and the allies would have to sail to america to get them so that sea danger was avoided.
8. Why did President Roosevelt freeze Japanese assets in the United States?
japanese agression on china
9. What was the purpose of the America First Committee?
supporting isolationist ideals and keeping the interests of domestic america before foreign interests.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
World Events Set Stage for
Answer the following questions and post them on your blog. Title: World Events Set Stage for Isolationism Labels: Isolationism, FDR, Germany, Japan, Hitler, Great_Depression, Open_Door_Policy
1. What was the Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles? (pgs. 4 - 5)
They did not find the League of Nations to be a goodd idea because they felt that racism and fairness would be against japans involvement. Greater powers would not treat japan with respect.
2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?
between 1885 and 1920, japan had a large boost in its domestic production. Another example of how Japans power was rivaling European and American interests was how the japanese defeated russia in the Russo-Japanese war. This showed that japan was stable with their army
3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
The washington naval conference was held because people were concerned about japans increasing naval power. This threatned the american interests in the Pacific ocean. The parties decided to limit the amount of naval ships, make the use of poisonous gas obsolete, and placed a moratorium on building new battleships.
4. The Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and widely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
U.S allowed in self defense militarily and it was not required to take military action to enforce the treaty.
5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)
improved economis status in germany, reduced the unemployment rate, and restored national pride to the germans still embarrassed by WWI.
6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
obtaining raw materials and gaining power in japan.
7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?
Reichstad fire was blamed on german communists who according to hitler were trying to incite a civil war. The accomplishments were that for hitler he suspened the rights to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and right to assembly.
Manchuria: blamed on chinese dissidents by the japanese. in both instenses it is believed that the nation set fire to these places inorder that they may blame it on the enemy.
8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
The japanese army was one of the most powerful bureaucratic institutions.
9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)
Facism: authoritarian form of gov. formed in Italy and later adopted in Nazi Germany. It puts gov. in control and enforces the rule of state over person.
Socialism: enforced on creating a classless society where everyone and everything is equal.
Liberal democracies: have a constitution and reps. that enforce the freedoms and rights of the people. liberal democracies care about the wellfare of the people unlike facism and socialism.
1. What was the Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles? (pgs. 4 - 5)
They did not find the League of Nations to be a goodd idea because they felt that racism and fairness would be against japans involvement. Greater powers would not treat japan with respect.
2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?
between 1885 and 1920, japan had a large boost in its domestic production. Another example of how Japans power was rivaling European and American interests was how the japanese defeated russia in the Russo-Japanese war. This showed that japan was stable with their army
3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
The washington naval conference was held because people were concerned about japans increasing naval power. This threatned the american interests in the Pacific ocean. The parties decided to limit the amount of naval ships, make the use of poisonous gas obsolete, and placed a moratorium on building new battleships.
4. The Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and widely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
U.S allowed in self defense militarily and it was not required to take military action to enforce the treaty.
5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)
improved economis status in germany, reduced the unemployment rate, and restored national pride to the germans still embarrassed by WWI.
6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
obtaining raw materials and gaining power in japan.
7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?
Reichstad fire was blamed on german communists who according to hitler were trying to incite a civil war. The accomplishments were that for hitler he suspened the rights to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and right to assembly.
Manchuria: blamed on chinese dissidents by the japanese. in both instenses it is believed that the nation set fire to these places inorder that they may blame it on the enemy.
8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
The japanese army was one of the most powerful bureaucratic institutions.
9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)
Facism: authoritarian form of gov. formed in Italy and later adopted in Nazi Germany. It puts gov. in control and enforces the rule of state over person.
Socialism: enforced on creating a classless society where everyone and everything is equal.
Liberal democracies: have a constitution and reps. that enforce the freedoms and rights of the people. liberal democracies care about the wellfare of the people unlike facism and socialism.
Monday, February 8, 2010
New Deal Essay Outline
How, and with what success, did the United States government try to solve the problems caused by the Great Depression?
Thesis: The Great depression spanned a decade beginning in 1929 and ending in 1939. It began with the stock market crash which threw america into financial trouble. President Hoover was in office at the time and failed to save the nation. Franklin Delao Roosevelt entered office and immediately put into place the New Deal which turned out to be the most effective method of the time.
Point I: Emergency Bank Act
Closed banks immediately: stopped the banks from losing citizens money.
Hand chose the banks to stay open: this helped people gain more trust in the banks and prevented “hoarding” where people store money in their homes and keep it from being in the economy.
Point II: AAA
Took food off the market: the philosophy of supply and demand was the driver for this. The less product the more people need it.
Payed the farmers to stop working: helped agriculterers to stay afloat in the economy while they were not farming.
Point III: CCC
Gave people jobs: created jobs and income for people in need. 25 dollars sent home.
Provided worker assistance: gave them lodging food and new clothes all for free.
Thesis: The Great depression spanned a decade beginning in 1929 and ending in 1939. It began with the stock market crash which threw america into financial trouble. President Hoover was in office at the time and failed to save the nation. Franklin Delao Roosevelt entered office and immediately put into place the New Deal which turned out to be the most effective method of the time.
Point I: Emergency Bank Act
Closed banks immediately: stopped the banks from losing citizens money.
Hand chose the banks to stay open: this helped people gain more trust in the banks and prevented “hoarding” where people store money in their homes and keep it from being in the economy.
Point II: AAA
Took food off the market: the philosophy of supply and demand was the driver for this. The less product the more people need it.
Payed the farmers to stop working: helped agriculterers to stay afloat in the economy while they were not farming.
Point III: CCC
Gave people jobs: created jobs and income for people in need. 25 dollars sent home.
Provided worker assistance: gave them lodging food and new clothes all for free.
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