Crash Course U.S. History: World War II - Part 1

In this tutorial video, you'll take a whirlwind journey through the events that led the U.S.A. to join and win World War II. You'll learn about the European and Pacific theaters of war and the fateful decision to use the first atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Enjoy this "crash course" in U.S. History!
Resource ID#: 155062 Type: Tutorial
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 15 Minute(s)
Keywords: Grade 11, U.S History, tutorial, national security, Pearl Harbor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, declaration of war, World War II, Allied Powers, Axis Powers, Adolf Hitler, Winston Churchill, Cash and Carry, Lend Lease Act, Neutrality Acts, draft, FDR, WWII, atomic weapons, Manhattan Project, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, island hopping, D-Day, Harry Truman
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial,  Video/Audio/Animation, 
Resource Collection: Social Studies - U.S. History Existing Student Tutorials

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