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LessonWWII – Japan and the Atomic Bomb

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Today’s Assignments:

Create 1 Storyboard per reading – 20 points each (80 points total)

Sequence of Events Chart – 20 points

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Homework – none

Vocabulary

Empire – a group of nations ruled by a single authorityAxis powers – the alliance of Japan, Italy, and Germany in World War II

Student Reading # 1 – excerpt from Ch 26 Sect 4 – The War in Japan – AGS Textbook

1. The Japanese government announced that it intended to rule all of

Asia, including China.

2. That type of control went against America's open door policy in

China (all nations would be allowed free trade with China)

3. America protested Japan's actions.

4. Japan continued its plan to create an empire.

5. Japan joined Germany and Italy in its alliance and became known as

the axis powers.

6. Japan invaded Southeast Asia (Indochina)

7. The United States became concerned that Japan was gaining too

much land.

8. America decided to stop selling oil and steel to Japan.

9. Japan desperately needed oil to continue with its plan.

10.When Japan invaded Indochina, Roosevelt said Japan could not use money or investments it

had in the United States (froze assets)

11.Japan did the same thing to the

United States. Trade between the

two countries stopped.

Student Practice # 1 – Storyboard for Reading # 1

20 pointsInstructions

1. Write a Title2. Write 3 facts in your own words3. Write 1 question4. Draw a picture representing the text

Storyboarding is a strategy requiring students to sequence a series of events or concepts by writing summaries, creating illustration, and posing questions. This activity helps students develop chronological and cause –and-effect relationships between events.

Word Bank

Infamy – an evil deed known to all; disgraceful or lacking honor

Student Reading # 2 – Excerpt from Ch 26 Sect 4 – The War in Japan – AGS Textbook

Why did Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?

1. On early Sunday morning, December 7, 1941, 353 Japanese

airplanes took off from six aircraft carriers in the Pacific Ocean.

2. Their destination was the American naval base at Pearl Harbor,

Hawaii, 220 miles away.

3. Their mission was to destroy the American naval fleet anchored there.

4. The Japanese thought they would be better able to conquer land in Asia if these American

ships were destroyed

5. The surprise attack occurred at 7:55 AM.

6. Two hours later, the United States Pacific Fleet had lost many battleships, destroyers, and

planes. The attack killed more than 2000 Americans.

7. Roosevelt said that December 7, 1941, was a "date that will live in infamy."

8. Japan followed up its attack on Pearl Harbor by invading the Philippine Islands and other

areas in the Pacific.

9. American and Filipino troops

fought the Japanese. However,

they lacked planes, tanks, and

ammunition.

10.Japan now controlled the

Philippine Islands.

Student Practice # 2 – Storyboard for Reading # 2

20 points

Instructions

1. Write a Title2. Write 3 facts in your own words3. Write 1 question4. Draw a picture representing the text

Storyboarding is a strategy requiring students to sequence a series of events or concepts by writing summaries, creating illustration, and posing questions. This activity helps students develop chronological and cause –and-effect relationships between events.

Word Bank

Internment – the

imprisonment of

people or groups

without a trial

detained – to restrain or keep somebody in custody

Student Reading # 3 – Excerpt from Homework – Ch 26 sect 5 – The Home Front

How were Japanese-Americans treated during the war?

1. The United States feared that Japan would invade it's west coast.

2. Some citizens thought people of Japanese ancestry living in America

would aid the Japanese.

3. President Roosevelt ordered the army to move about 110,000 of these

people to Internment Camps.

4. Many Japanese-Americans lost their homes and businesses.

5. Fear, the pressure of war, and prejudice caused the nation to set aside

it's democratic principles.

6. Japanese – American soldiers fought bravely in Europe while their government detained their

parents and relatives.

Student Practice # 3 – Storyboard for Reading # 3

20 points

Instructions

1. Write a Title2. Write 3 facts in your own words3. Write 1 question4. Draw a picture representing the text

Storyboarding is a strategy requiring students to sequence a series of events or concepts by writing summaries, creating illustration, and posing questions. This activity helps students develop chronological and cause –and-effect relationships between events.

Vocabulary

Atomic bomb – a bomb with great destructive powers

Cease – fire – a call for an end to fighting

Student Reading # 4 – excerpt from Homework – Chapter 26 Section 6 – The War Ends

1. The United States began fighting the Japanese military.

2. Despite their losses, the Japanese refused to surrender.

3. The Allies began to plan and invasion of Japan.

4. President Truman learned that the U.S. had developed the

atomic bomb, or the A–bomb.

5. This bomb could end the war, but take many Japanese lives.

6. Truman was advised that over 1 million American soldiers

lives and countless Japanese people would be lost in a land

invasion of Japan.

7. The president gave one last warning to Japan before using the

A-bomb.

8. Japan refused to surrender

9. The atomic bomb was dropped on the city of

Hiroshima.

10.That weapon destroyed the city and instantly killed or

wounded 130,000 people.

11.Three days later, a second atomic bomb was dropped Nagasaki, killing or wounding 75,000

people.

12.On August 14, 1945, Japan asked for a cease – fire.

13.On September 2, 1945. World War II, the worst war in history, was finally over.

Student Practice # 4 – Storyboard for Reading # 4

20 pointsInstructions

1. Write a Title2. Write 3 facts in your own words3. Write 1 question4. Draw a picture representing the text

Storyboarding is a strategy requiring students to sequence a series of events or concepts by writing summaries, creating illustration, and posing questions. This activity helps students develop chronological and cause –and-effect relationships between events.

Sequence of Events

20 points

Directions: List the events that happened to Japan during WWII

First Event

Japan imperializes ChinaNext

Next

Next

Next

Next

Last

The US defeats Japan in WWII