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Group Project – World War II Turning Points
Overview:
World War II was a major turning point in the history of the world.
In the beginning of the conflict, the outcome of the battle was not
obvious, and for a brief period of time, it looked as if the Axis
powers could win the war before the United States
That all changed with the Japanese attack onPearl Harbor . Once
the United States entered the war as the “Arsenalof Democracy,”
the tide started to slowly turn. However, throughout the course
of the conflict, there were many turning points. In groups of 3-5
students, you are to investigate the turning points listed below.
That all changed with the Japanese attack on
the United States entered the war as the “Arsenalof Democracy,”
the tide started to slowly turn. However, throughout the course
of the conflict, there were many turning points. In groups of 3-5
students, you are to investigate the turning points listed below.
Turning Points:
A. Battle of Midway
B. Battle of North Africa
C. Battle of Stalingrad
D. D-Day
E. Dropping of the Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Task:
You are to create a 3-5 minute presentation that highlights key
aspects of the turning point you are presenting. You will need to
include 8-10 documents that will serve as evidence in support
of your presentation.
aspects of the turning point you are presenting. You will need to
include 8-10 documents that will serve as evidence in support
of your presentation.
Assessment:
Your grade will be based on the quality of the group presentation
and the significance of the documents handed in. You will receive
both a group grade and an individual grade for this assignment.
both a group grade and an individual grade for this assignment.
