General MacArthur and

the Philippines: 1941-

1945

By Sean Cosgrove

AP U.S. History

• Rationale

• World War II is one of the most defining events to occur in the twentieth century. The topic of World War II is an immensely rich and vast subject that deals with countless areas of content like morality and nationalism. Incorporating technology helps exposed students to a variety of informative resources and provides them with an opportunity to narrow a topic down to a specific area of content. A topic like General MacArthur and his role in the Philippines does not appear in many U.S. History textbooks. However, with the usage of technology, students are only a few clicks away from exploring an area of WWII unknown to most people.

Technological Integration

Internet Content• Using technology when teaching students about

the role of General Douglas MacArthur in the

Philippines during WWII is essential. Having

access to Internet content dealing with stimulating

visuals, informative videos, and descriptive

websites provides students with multiple resources

to fully comprehend the lesson. The Internet is an

effective resource when it comes to learning about

a topic that occurred over fifty years ago.

• The following three slides detail three different

examples of Internet content pertaining to General

MacArthurs’ tenure in the Philippines during WWII.

Content from Youtube

• This a video from the acclaimed series World War II in

Color. Episode 11 “The Island War” discusses General

MacArthurs’ controversial handling of the Pacific Theater.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR4JMgdTSEs

Internet Blog

http://ww2history.com/blog/category/ww2-people/

This website specifically focuses on the events of World War

II. Experts weigh in on a plethora of topics in the war and

offer different vantage points. Students can access blogs

discussing the bombing of Pearl Harbor, which signaled the

beginning of MacArthurs’ retreat and the Bataan Death

March in the Philippines, which occurred after MacArthur left

the Philippines.

Internet Podcast

http://www.macarthurmemorial.org/e_podcast_monthly.asp

In order for students to comprehend MacArthur and his

legacy in the Philippines, its important that students

understand the man himself. With over 30 podcasts outlining

Douglas’s life and significant events, students are not short

of information.

Internet Resources 1

• Military Encyclopedia (click link to access

website) -This website has over 4,000 articles, 1,600

pictures, 370 maps, 620 unit histories, and 690 book

reviews. The military encyclopedia has countless

resources pertaining to the Pacific Theater, especially

General MacArthur.

• Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library

and Museum (click link to access website)

-The archives of Franklin D. Roosevelt contain FDRs

personal and family papers and manuscripts. In these

archives, students can access documents between FDR

and MacArthur during the war.

Internet Resources 2

• National Museum of the Pacific War (click link to

access website)

-This is the official museum of the Pacific Campaign in

WWII. Even though the museum is located in Texas,

students can virtual explore the museum and access

special exhibits. The National Museum of the Pacific War

offers students a different perspective of the war with it’s

extensive archive of information.

Inspiration Diagram

Family History

Early Childhood PersonalityU.S. Decision

Making

Why is General MacArthurs'involvement in the Philippines

during WWII controversial?

Douglas's father was ageneral in the Philippinesduring Filipino-American

War

Relieved of dutyafter a year

1)Grew up under fatherswing

2) Attended West PointAcademy

3)Served multipleassignments in Philippines

before WWII4) Took position of Military

Advisor for the FilipinoGovernment in 1935

StubbornEgotisticArrogant

CharismaticDefiant

Very difficult to dealwith. Personality

clouded judgement

Deep affection andties to the Philippine

Islands

In the final thrust of the Pacific Theater,General MacArthur's plan to take theJapanese homeland was chosen over

rival Admiral Nimitz's plan. In his pursuitof Japan, MacArthur chose severalislands to capture as bases for the

ongoing assault,one of them being thePhilippine Islands. However, the plan

Nimitz argued for left out the Philippines.MacArthur's drive to inch closer to Japan

resulted in horrific causalities forAmericans forces and native civilians ofthe islands. Many advisors and fellow

officers warned MacArthur of theseissues, but he chose to disregard them.

For these reasons, MacArthurs role in thePacific Campaign comes under question.

Factors

1) Left all alone to defendPhilippines against

Japanese2)European first strategy3) Command in Pacificwas divided between

Army and Navy4) Received inadequate

supplies in comparison toNavy

5) Believed FDR wasbiased towards the Navy

MacArthur thought bewas being neglected

and disrespected

• This diagram

displays and

describes why

General MacArthur’s

role in WWII is

controversial. By

breaking up the

diagram into various

parts, it will help

students breakdown

and conceptualize

the lesson.

Teaching Materials

• This criss-cross puzzle

was created using

puzzlemaker.

• Students can engage in

a creative activity that

will help them learn

material about General

MacArthur and WWII.

• Click the criss-cross

puzzle to the right to

access the online

version.

Teaching Materials• While this game may seem

elementary, it provides

students with fun activities to

recap lessons.

• This game offers multiple

themes ranging from WWII

to geography.

• Stay Afloat is version of

hangman. If a student

chooses the wrong letter

after two turns, they are

given a hint.

• Click the picture to get

started!

Teaching Materials

• Having students

construct a timeline

helps students

visualize and

organize material they

are learning

• Students can

organize a timeline

either by date or

event.

• A timeline can be

applied to General

MacArthurs’

campaign in WWII.

• Click the timeline

picture to get started.

There’s an app for that!

• Click to download the free

Flashcards+ app!

• Students have access to

countless pre-made

flashcards to help them

study for a test or quiz.

• Teachers can create a set of

flashcards for their students

to review.

• Another creative way to help

students retain information.

• PBS (http://historicaltextarchive.com/)

• The Pubic Broadcasting Service is

one of the most prominent

television programs in America and

is noted for its trustworthiness. The

website offers biographies and

summaries of the material it airs on

national television. In its archive,

PBS has a recap of the film

MacArthur and other beneficial

links like special features, maps,

and timelines.

Subject-Specific Resource

Use of the Internet

• MapQuest (clink link)

• Using this website can be a creative way for students to

explore East Asia and the Pacific Islands. Students can map

out General MacArthurs’ journey in the Pacific Theater and

become familiar with geographic regions.

• Historical Text Archive (clink link)

• Even though this website doesn’t discuss General

MacArthurs’ involvement in WWII, it offers numerous articles

about other areas in WWII. By reading other articles about

WWII, it will build upon students understanding of the war.

Web 2.0

• QUIZinator is a resourceful website for both students and

teachers. This website can be used as a useful

collaboration tool where teachers can create worksheets,

study guides, and quizzes. Another perk of this website is

teachers can store all their work and progress on

QUIZinator.

• This website can help students prepare for a project or

paper by reviewing worksheets or study guides.

Web 2.0

• Twiducate gives teachers and students the possibility to

communicate outside of school.

• Similar to Twitter, twiducate provides a safe venue for

social networking for schools.

• Students and teachers can collaborate about General

MacArthur and his role in the Philippines