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=Unit Cover Page=


 * Unit Title:** Social Studies **Grade Level(s):** 11
 * Subject/Topic Area(s):** History
 * Key Words:** World War II, Important Events
 * Designed by:** Christopher O'Neil **Time Frame:** Six 80 Minute Lessons
 * School District: School:**

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 * =Brief Summary of Unit= ||
 * World War II was considered to be the war that changed all wars. It was supposed to be the last great war of the world. By the start of the war in Europe, Germany had constructed one of the most powerful armies in the world. Germany was considered to be a "War Machine." Adolf Hitler rolled his army through mainland Europe with ease and began setting his sights on the British and the Russians. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, the Japanese were striking against the United States. With their vast and powerful navy, the Japanese conquered most of the Pacific Ocean. We will explore both theaters of World War II. We will examine the different causes for the war, the important battles that changed the tides of the war, and the important people from each country during World War II. ||
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