World War II- War in the Pacific Ocean

How did the US treat Japanese-Americans after Pearl Harbor?

What was Japan’s policy regarding surrender?

Warm-up

How were the European theater and the Pacific theater different?

Warm-up

Today, I will be able to analyze the war against the Japanese in the Pacific Ocean, an important American historical event during World War II by constructing a double bubble map.

Content Objective

Island HoppingJapan seen as liberators

Asia for Asians

PhilippinesGen. MacArthur:

“I shall return.”Bataan Death

MarchAleutian Islands

Japanese Victories

bataan death march

Bataan Death March

Daring surprise raid on Tokyo- spring 1942

Lifted America’s spirits

Doolittle’s Raid

Japanese code brokeJapan lost 4 aircraft carriers and 250

planesTurning point of war in Pacific

Began reverse island hopping

Battle of Midway

Iwo Jima

Fell to the Americans (June 1945)

Okinawa

Mac Arthur Returns to Philipines

B-29s began systematic bombing of Japanese citiesJapan refused to surrender

What do you do if your enemy refuses to surrender?

Japan on the ropes

Using a double bubble thinking map, compare and contrast the two main theaters of World War II: Japan and Europe.

Exit Ticket

In a brief 250 word essay explain why the United States entered into World War II. In your response give three well-supported reasons.

Writing Assessment