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Understanding WWII: Allies' Strategies and Key Events in Europe

In this lesson plan for U.S. History, students will explore the strategies employed by the Allies during World War II, focusing on significant events in Europe. Activities include summarizing the Allies’ plans, analyzing maps related to D-Day, and understanding pivotal moments like the Battle of the Bulge. Students will also prepare for the Chapter 17 Test, submit a 5-paragraph essay, and engage in discussions about the impacts of war, including the celebration of V-E Day amidst ongoing conflict in the Pacific.

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Understanding WWII: Allies' Strategies and Key Events in Europe

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  1. Welcome Baltimore Polytechnic Institute April 1, 2011 U.S. History Mr. Green

  2. Agenda/Topics To Be Covered The students will summarize the allies’ plans for winning the war by identifying events in the war in Europe Announcement: Chapter 17 Test Wednesday April 6, 5 paragraph essay due from video Review: Identify the Allies/Axis Powers Drill: Examine the map on page 582 and 583 and answer the following: 1. What other spot on the French coast might the Germans have expected the Allies to attack? 2. What natural geographical features of the region affected the Allied strategy in the D-Day invasion?

  3. The War for Europe and North Africa Ch. 17 Sec.2 pgs. 578-585 The Battle of the Bulge Americans capture Aachen, 1st German city Hitler wanted Antwerp, Belgian port Americans caught off guard and driven back to create a bulge in the line-U.S. POWs slaughtered by Germans Reinforcements came and ended Hitler’s last attempt March 1945, U.S. reached Rhine River April 1945-Ike reached the Elbe River Concentration camps revealed April 12, 1945 FDR dies April 30, 1945 Hitler commits suicide May 7, 1945 Germany unconditionally surrenders May 8, 1945 V-E day

  4. Guided Practice Distribute WWII chart and guide the conversation with students and have them fill in the chart.

  5. Wrap-Up Why did people celebrate V-E day when the war in the Pacific still raged?

  6. Homework 1. Read Chapter 17 Section 3. 2. Chapter 17 Vocabulary due next week 3. Prepare for a Chapter 17.1 and 17.2 quiz later in the week-Thursday or Friday

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