World War II: Home Front World War II, or "The Good War" as it has often been called, ushered in new opportunity, new prosperity, and an entirely new lifestyle for many Americans. Wartime mobilization pulled the American economy out of depression by employing millions and invigorating the nation as a whole. "The Good War," however, didn't provide the remedy for many social problems, and in some cases rapid population movement, concern over national security, and wartime rhetoric only exacerbated racial, ethnic, and class-based tensions at home. Another world war... and so soon after the first! Let's recap: the declaration of war in 1917 came only after careful deliberation and debate—lots of it—between President Woodrow Wilson and many vocal government officials. This time around, facing a new world war, the American people were not fooled by abstract goals. Imagine what this kind of fear, paranoia, and sense of utter urgency might do to a nation. But war doesn't always bring the best out of a nation's people.
Climate Change and Global Warming Introduction On this page: What is Global Warming and Climate Change? Global warming and climate change refer to an increase in average global temperatures. Natural events and human activities are believed to be contributing to an increase in average global temperatures. A warming planet thus leads to a change in climate which can affect weather in various ways, as discussed further below. What are the main indicators of Climate Change? As explained by the US agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there are 7 indicators that would be expected to increase in a warming world (and they are), and 3 indicators would be expected to decrease (and they are): What is the Greenhouse Effect? The term greenhouse is used in conjunction with the phenomenon known as the greenhouse effect. The Greenhouse effect is natural. Many of these greenhouse gases are actually life-enabling, for without them, heat would escape back into space and the Earth’s average temperature would be a lot colder. D.
Primary History - World War 2 The Library of Congress om detta må ni berätta En bok om Förintelsen i Europa under åren 1933-1945. Med hjälp av fakta, dikter, citat och vittnesmål visar författarna Stéphane Bruchfeld och Paul A. Levine en bild av hur det ofattbara blev verklighet. Boken handlar om vad människor är i stånd att göra mot andra människor när demokratins värden bryts ner och ersätts av hatets och våldets ideologi. Första versionen av ... om detta må ni berätta ... gavs ut 1998. Så här beställer du boken Välj antal ex av boken du önskar längre ned på den här sidan, och tryck "Lägg i varukorgen". E-bok- med filmklipp och lyssnafunktion ... om detta må ni berätta ... finns nu som e-bok med filmklipp, lyssnafunktion, begreppslista, bildspel och tidslinje för iPad eller Mac. PDF- med filmklipp Boken finns även som pdf, med filmklipp och länkar, för läsning på t ex läsplatta eller dator.Ladda ned pdfen här nedan. Andra versioner av ... Daisy-bok på svenska.Video med teckenspråk.Punktskriftsversion.
The Dangers of Credit Cards Credit cards are potentially dangerous, especially for new credit card users who may be fascinated by the allure of what seems like “free” money. Even some experienced credit card users still fall into credit card traps. If you’re thinking about getting a credit card – or wondering whether to drop your credit cards – understanding the dangers that come along with credit cards can help you cultivate better credit card habits. Know also, that there is a way to use credit cards responsibly and avoid the traps that so many consumers have fallen into. The Temptation to Overspend Studies show that consumers spend more when they’re paying with credit cards than when paying with cash. How to avoid it: Set a personal spending limit with your credit card, even if it’s below your credit limit, based on how much you can afford to pay on your credit card each month. Interest Makes It Harder to Pay off the Balance How to avoid it: Pay your balance in full to avoid paying any interest on purchases.
History - The Battle of Britain (pictures, video, facts & news) Memoirs & Diaries - William Bernard Whitmore: England & The Somme 1915-16 Note: William Bernard Whitmore served with the 14th (Service) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment (also known as the 1st Birmingham Battalion), service number 133. General Campbell Inspection by General Campbell. Saturday March 15th on my birthday. Route march to Birmingham from Sutton. General inspection in Calthorpe Park at 2. Kitchener Inspection by Field Marshall Lord Kitchener Saturday March 20th at Whittington Barracks Litchfield 5 pm. Major General Dixon Inspection by Major General Dixon, Inspector ? First inoculation March 15th. Second inoculation March 25th 1915. Weeks Detachment Friday April 9th Company marched from Sutton to Henley in Arden, started 8am arrived 5pm. Returned Friday April 16th 1915, started 8am arrived in Sutton Park 5.30pm. Entered Huts same night 16/4/15 Ammunition April 22nd 1915 April 25th April 27th 1915 Monday May 3rd 1915, Charged with hesitating to obey an order, two days C.B. Tuesday May 4th 1915 Promoted L.Cpl May 7th 1915 1st Batt. Mantle first of 7th Battn.
Lesson Plans: Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss & WWII: Analyzing Political Cartoons Dr. Objective:Students will analyze four WWII-era Dr. Grade Level: 7-12 Standards: History Thinking Standard 4—the student interrogates historical data by uncovering the social, political, and economic context in which it was created. Content Era 8 (1929-1945) Standard 3C—the student understands the effects of World War II at home. Time Requirement: One class period, and possible homework assignment. Download a printable pdf version of this lesson plan Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Assessment: Components for assessment include the student worksheet, class discussion, and student created cartoon. Enrichment: Students can visit and see the full collection of over 400 cartoons written for PM Newspaper. Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2, 1904. Thinking that he might want to become a literature professor, he left to study at Oxford. 1.
African American Odyssey: The Civil Rights Era (Part 1) The post-war era marked a period of unprecedented energy against the second class citizenship accorded to African Americans in many parts of the nation. Resistance to racial segregation and discrimination with strategies such as civil disobedience, nonviolent resistance, marches, protests, boycotts, "freedom rides," and rallies received national attention as newspaper, radio, and television reporters and cameramen documented the struggle to end racial inequality. There were also continuing efforts to legally challenge segregation through the courts. Success crowned these efforts: the Brown decision in 1954, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Voting Rights Act in 1965 helped bring about the demise of the entangling web of legislation that bound blacks to second class citizenship. One hundred years after the Civil War, blacks and their white allies still pursued the battle for equal rights in every area of American life. The Civil Rights Era: Part 1 | Part 2
Anne Frank and her family were also denied entry as refugees to the U.S. Portrait of Anne Frank at age 12, sitting at her desk at the Montessori school in Amsterdam. (Courtesy Anne Frank House, Amsterdam) Many have noted the historical parallels between the current debate over Syrians seeking refuge in the United States and the plight of European Jews fleeing German-occupied territories on the eve of World War II. Among the many who tried — and failed — to escape Nazi persecution: Otto Frank and his family, which included wife, Edith, and his daughters, Margot and Anne. And while the story of the family's desperate attempts ending in futility may seem remarkable today, it's emblematic of what a number of other Jews fleeing German-occupied territories experienced, American University history professor Richard Breitman wrote in 2007 upon the discovery of documents chronicling the Franks' struggle to get U.S. visas. world worldviews Dallas shooting updates News and analysis on the deadliest day for police since 9/11. post_newsletter353 follow-dallas true after3th false
Bill of (Your) Rights - Song with Free Worksheets and Activities Educational Songs with Free Worksheets Song Preview Teach the Bill of Rights with a rap song: educational music about the first Constitutional amendments, free speech and more. This Bill of Rights song presents the first ten amendments including the first amendment's right of free speech and freedom of religion, the second amendment right to bear arms, the fourth amendment's prohibition of unlawful search or seizure, the fifth amendment prohibition of double jeopardy through the tenth amendment limiting of federal powers. The teaching materials, including videos, lesson plans, worksheets, and activities help teachers and homeschool parents create lesson plans for the song topics. Students will better understand the Bill of Rights and its contents. This social studies song is suitable for introducing the Bill of Rights to elementary school (4th grade, 5th grade and 6th grade), middle school, high school, home school, and college classes. Chorus Reading Lesson Plans & Activities Media