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Sunday, February 4, 2024

This week in social studies!

Feb 14/15 World Wars Test


Directions:  Answer the following Q’s in as much detail as possible in essay format.  You may use first person.  Quiz grade


After watching the short flick and the color infographic about Germany’s war tactic, blitzkrieg, briefly explain the details of this tactic.  Provide one reason why you believe this was a successful military tactic.  Provide one reason where you think this military tactic might fail.  If you could add/change this approach to war, what would it be, and explain.


World War II 3 Q's HW Assignment

Directions:  Answer the following Q’s in as much detail as possible in essay format.  You may use first person.  Quiz grade


1. The phrase “keep calm and carry on” came from Britain in light of being continually bombed by the Germans.  Can you explain the meaning of this phrase and how it might have made an impact on the way the British went about their lives?  What were some results of the Battle of Britain and what did the British civilians do during these bombings?


2. Of the technological advancements made during World War II, which do you think had the biggest impact on the war? Explain your answer in detail.


3. Play the “what if” game. Let’s say we do not know the results of WWII. Let’s say that it is 1945, and the war has not ended. What if Germany developed the atomic bomb before the United States. What might the world look like today? This is tough…You gotta THINK!