After first studying World War II and events of post-9/11 in the United States, students will examine documents from World War II. Comparisons will be made in the use of propaganda, fear, and patriotism during both of these time periods. This lessons will focus on documents and images created during World War II. Students will continue with this process during the next class by examining documents and images of the post-9/11 world in the United Students. Students will understand that patriotism and fear are prevalent in times of war. Students will also understand that propaganda was used as a means of government control during both of these periods, and they will assess the legitimacy of using patriotism and fear to draw support for war.
World War II and the War on Terror
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Topic/Subject Area | Military, Wars, Battles; Media, Periodicals, Communication; Commerce, Business, Trade, Consumerism; Industry, Occupation, Work |
Historical Era | Great Depression and World War II, 1929–1945 |
Grade Level | High School (9–12) |
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Last Revision Date | 2024 |