World War II

After World War I, President Wilson warned Americans that the world may be in danger of another war.  As the 1930s came to a close, Europe was in trouble.  A more damaging war was in the future.

Your task is to complete the handout I have provided in class, using the links provided under Process and reading or watching the material.  You are going to learn about key players in the war and battles that occurred during WWII.

European Theatre - The Battles

(1939-42)

1. Invasion of Poland   - Who invaded Poland, why and were they successful?

2. Battle of Britain - Who was involved in the Battle of Britain, why and were they successful?

3. Lend-Lease Act  - What was the Lend-Lease Act?  Explain!

4. Atlantic Charter (first paragraph) - Who was involved in the charter, what was it, and what was it's purpose?

5. Pearl Harbor (first paragraph) - Who bombed whom and what is significant about this?

6. Battle of Stalingrad - Who fought in the battle, where was it and why is it significant?

(1943-45)

7. Operation Overlord  What was Operation Overlord?  Which countries were involved in this operation? Where did it take place? Was there a clear "winner" for this operation?

7a.(D-Day) - What does the D mean in D-Day, how many men were involved in the D-Day landing.  

8. Liberation of France - Who helped liberate France?

9. Battle of the Bulge - Why was it called the "Battle of the Bulge?' Where did it take place and who fought?  Who won the battle?

People from WWII

10. Dwight D. Eisenhower - Who was he, what role did he play during the World War II?

11. Omar Bradley - Who was he and what role did he play during the World War II?

12. Charles De Gaulle - Who was he and what role did he play during the war?

13. George S. Patton - Where did he lead his armies to victory at?

Pacific Theatre

Use the provided link to list the date of the battle, outcome (who won, and casualties on your chart)

Advance of Japan

1944

Saipan (July 10)

Phillipines (October 20)

1945

Iwo Jima (February 19, April 1)

Hiroshima (August 6)

Nagasaki (August 9)

Bataan Death March - Why did the General surrender?  Why did the troops die during the march to Bataan?  What happened to the prisoners at Bataan?

You will receive a point for each question asked on your handout, each number is worth more than one point, be sure to pay close attention to the questions under the process portion of the webquest.

In conclusion, you have learned about the major battles that occurred in Europe and the Pacific.