The Nazi Party Flag
When Adolf Hitler became "Fuhrer" in 1934, the Nazi flag became the only legal flag of Germany until after World War 2 was over. Today, the Nazi flag and swastika are still banned in Germany and in several other countries. To this day, it is the most recognized symbol of hatred, cruelty, and "white supremacy" around the world. For a more detailed description on the meaning of the swastika and how Hitler came up with the design of the flag, click here
Throughout this chapter, you will learn about the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany after World War I, how Adolf Hitler led the Germany military to controlling most of Europe, and the atrocities that were committed by Nazis towards those that didn't fit their narrow description of what a German was supposed to be. You will also learn about how other countries (Italy, Spain, Russia, Japan) became led by strong, military minded men with the goal of acquiring more land for their people. Finally, you will learn about how the U.S. Government promised to keep its military out of any foreign conflicts until a surprise attack in early December of 1941 changed everything.
Throughout this chapter, you will learn about the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany after World War I, how Adolf Hitler led the Germany military to controlling most of Europe, and the atrocities that were committed by Nazis towards those that didn't fit their narrow description of what a German was supposed to be. You will also learn about how other countries (Italy, Spain, Russia, Japan) became led by strong, military minded men with the goal of acquiring more land for their people. Finally, you will learn about how the U.S. Government promised to keep its military out of any foreign conflicts until a surprise attack in early December of 1941 changed everything.
The Main Objective of Chapter 16 is to trace the rise of dictators in Europe and Asia after WWI, understand the build up that ultimately led to WWII, and know what the American response to all of this was before the events of Pearl Harbor.
By the end of this chapter, students should be able to:
1. Identify the types of governments that took power in Russia, Italy, Germany, Japan, and Spain after WWI.
2. Describe why the U.S. believed in isolationism during the 20’s and early 30’s.
3. Explain Hitler’s motives for expansion and know how England and France responded.
4. Know what Blitzkrieg means and explain how those tactics were used by Germany during the war.
5. Understand the extent of territory occupied by the Axis Powers when they were at their peak.
6. Explain the reasons behind the Nazis’ persecution of the Jews and the problems facing Jews trying to flee.
7. Describe the Nazi’s “Final Solution” to the Jewish problem and the horrors of the Holocaust.
8. Describe the U.S. response to the outbreak of war in Europe.
9. Explain how FDR assisted the Allies without declaring war.
10. Summarize the events that brought the U.S. into armed conflict with Germany.
11. Describe how the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor changed America’s attitude towards war.
Tentative Schedule for Chapter 16
Monday, December 6 - Great Depression Test/Begin Vocab
Tuesday, December 7 - World War II Vocab
Wednesday, December 8 - Late Start, Pearl Harbor (80th anniversary!)
Thursday, December 9 - Beginning of WW2 Guided Notes, begin Century
Friday December 10 - The Century: Over the Edge
Monday, December 13 - Pearl Harbor Newsela/Movie action clips
Tuesday, December 14 - Japanese Internment Camps Nearpod
Wednesday, December 15- Women, Minorities, and Economy
Thursday, December 16- Posters and Propaganda, Quiz
Friday, December 17- The Century: Homefront
See you January 3, 2022! Have a wonderful and blessed Holiday and New Year!
The Century Video - Over the Edge - 45 minutes total
This video covers content from Chapters 15 and 16 and will likely be shown in class at some point. It discusses the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, FDR's reelection in 1936 and the U.S. still dealing with the Depression, Hitler's immense popularity in Germany pre WWII, the origin of hatred towards Jews, the Spanish Civil War, and the beginning of Hitler's taking over Europe one step at a time leading to WWII beginning and the U.S. remaining neutral. Plenty of additional content is included in the clips and is part of the subject matter you are required to learn about. These videos may be shown at some point during class accompanied by questions that you will be required to answer. You can find a copy of the questions by clicking here
Century Video - Civilians at War
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c3SsCfDn-QA8Zxk5VRcNKuU33bxEn-x5-eB6iXXsUHg/edit?usp=sharing
The 5 videos above cover content from Chapters 16 and 17. It focuses on how civilian populations were targeted during WWII,
The part that we will watch (with questions) begins at the 4 minute and 55 second mark of the 1st video and ends at the 2 minute and 30 second mark of the 3rd video. It is around 27 minutes long total and deals entirely with the Holocaust.
The questions for the video can be found clicking here
The part that we will watch (with questions) begins at the 4 minute and 55 second mark of the 1st video and ends at the 2 minute and 30 second mark of the 3rd video. It is around 27 minutes long total and deals entirely with the Holocaust.
The questions for the video can be found clicking here