Lesson on Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Aim: Should the United States have used the atomic bomb against Japan during WWII?

Bell Ringer: The Holocaust Questions

Objectives:

1. Students will describe the United States' response in the early years of World War II (Neutrality Acts, Cash and Carry, Lend Lease Act)

2. Students will explain the impact of World War II on domestic government policy.

Agenda:

1. Bell Ringer(10 min)

2. Collect Propaganda Posters

3. Read History of US V9.

4. Activity: Have students work with a partner to categorize arguments about the use of the atomic bomb as either “pro” or “con” (Attachment G). Then have them decide for themselves which side they are on and respond in writing to the question: Should the United States have used the atomic bomb against Japan during World War II? (rest of class) 

5. Assign Attachment F questions to complete for HW

Home Learning: Answer questions in Attachment F / review the WWI study guide below