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=Unit 4: Hot and Cold War (1931-1960)= This unit explores the factors that drove the US out of isolation and into World War II as well as the Cold War struggles that defined a generation.

Lesson 1: Background to War
Students will explain how WW2 is an extension of WW1. 2 Map Activities (WW2 in Euro & WW2 in the Pacific) are available in classroom.

Lesson 2: Between World Wars
Students explore the cause and effect relationship between events in the US, Europe, and Asia. Reading and timeline activity available in class as copyright prevents me from posting online. HW: Study Guide

Lesson 3: American Preparedness
This lesson examines how increasing aggression in Europe and Asia cause the US to reevaluate its position of neutrality. Students simulate the Lend-Lease Debate that took place in the Senate in early 1941. Student Handouts available in classroom.

HW: Mobilization Concept Map

Lesson 4: WW2 Recipes
Assignment Sheet: Assignment Wikipage: http://worldwariirecipes.wikispaces.com/

Lesson 5: Victory in Europe
Students examine how the Allies mobilized to close in on Hitler & defeat Germany in WW2.

Lesson 6: War in the Pacific
This lesson explores both the Allied island-hopping campaign as well as Truman's decision to drop the atomic bomb.

Lesson 7: Building a Post-War World
Students analyze different post-war goals and agreements as well as consequences of WW2.

Lesson 8: Allies Become Enemies
In this lesson, students identify how the relationship between the US and USSR soured post-WW2. Map Activity Available in Classroom.

Lesson 9: Cold War Timeline
Students will read 4 different "Cold War" articles from //ABC-Clio American History// and create a timeline of major domestic & international events during the Cold War.

Lesson 10: Communism at Home
Students examine the effects of the Red Scare on US government & society.

Lesson 11: The Cold War Flares Up Abroad
Students explore how tensions increase after China falls, Korea is divided, and the Cold War takes to the skies.

Cold War Movie Project
Working in small groups, students will examine a Cold War event of their choosing in greater detail in order to create a 60-90 second movie trailer, telling their version of the story. Research Days - 11/30 & 12/2