In this lesson, we will discuss the beginning of WWII and how certain countries were holding up during this time
Focus Questions:
What was happening around the world in the beginning of World War II?
The Beginning of WWII
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Today, we will take a look at world events at the beginning of World War II and how Europe was dealing with the pressure of Germany.
In your journal: Print the notes page and complete it as you go through the slides. If you do not have access to a printer, another option is to draw/write your notes page in your social studies journal.
View the slideshow below to learn more about what was going on at the very beginning of World War II and what this meant for many countries.
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In your journal: Now, we will review some of the key terms you learned today. Throughout this unit, we will learn new words while adding to the key terms we have already learned. As you learn the words, continue to add to your vocabulary table you started in the previous lesson. Add the new terms below while also studying the previous terms.
With a strong leader like Churchill, Great Britain was able to defend their homeland. Would the United States be able to do the same?
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The Beginning of WWII
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