History 12: War Crimes (Lafreniere)
Task 1: Timeline of World War II
Using the readings given to you, complete an annotated timeline of World War II.
You need to include 10-15 events that you feel are the most significant from the war.
You can use World Book Timelines to do this.
Using the readings given to you, complete an annotated timeline of World War II.
You need to include 10-15 events that you feel are the most significant from the war.
You can use World Book Timelines to do this.
Where do I find information for your timeline?
· Twentieth Century Viewpoints (hardcover textbook).
· Map History of the Modern World (softcover book).
· Videos. You can record information about events from the videos that were watched in class.
· Twentieth Century Viewpoints (hardcover textbook).
· Map History of the Modern World (softcover book).
· Videos. You can record information about events from the videos that were watched in class.
Task 2: Group
In groups of 2 or 3, you will focus on a specific aspect of World War II. You will connect your area of study to the present day through choosing one of the quotations about history, researching your chosen area, and making links between the past, present, and future. This project will involve both an oral presentation and visual component.
Step One: Choose a quotation and event
Keep in mind that the main goal of the assignment is to connect the past to the present.
In your group, choose a quotation and an aspect of WWII that you feel you can connect to each other.
Quotations:
“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.” – Pearl S. Buck
“Each time history repeats itself, the price goes up.” – Anonymous
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana
“History must be written of, by, and for the survivors.” - Anonymous
“Human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives.” - Howard Zinn
“There are singular moments in history, dates that divide all that goes before from all that comes after.” – George H.W. Bush
“We must record these things that were forced upon us.” – Kim Hak-Soon
Ideas of Events/Aspects of WWII for Research:
· Research your event – what happened? why is it still important to learn about this event? How does knowing about this event inform our understanding of the present or future?
· Present your information in some sort of visual format (Prezi, PowerPoint, Poster, Video, etc.)
· Prepare an Oral Presentation of your information
Marking Criteria:
In groups of 2 or 3, you will focus on a specific aspect of World War II. You will connect your area of study to the present day through choosing one of the quotations about history, researching your chosen area, and making links between the past, present, and future. This project will involve both an oral presentation and visual component.
Step One: Choose a quotation and event
Keep in mind that the main goal of the assignment is to connect the past to the present.
In your group, choose a quotation and an aspect of WWII that you feel you can connect to each other.
Quotations:
“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.” – Pearl S. Buck
“Each time history repeats itself, the price goes up.” – Anonymous
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana
“History must be written of, by, and for the survivors.” - Anonymous
“Human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives.” - Howard Zinn
“There are singular moments in history, dates that divide all that goes before from all that comes after.” – George H.W. Bush
“We must record these things that were forced upon us.” – Kim Hak-Soon
Ideas of Events/Aspects of WWII for Research:
- Technology
- Holocaust (Europe or Asia)
- Propaganda
- Specific battles
- Controversial acts of war
- Bombing of German cities such as Dresden
- Firebombing of Tokyo
· Research your event – what happened? why is it still important to learn about this event? How does knowing about this event inform our understanding of the present or future?
· Present your information in some sort of visual format (Prezi, PowerPoint, Poster, Video, etc.)
· Prepare an Oral Presentation of your information
Marking Criteria:
Research
Books
There are many print resources available for this project. They have been set aside for you on a cart and are organized according to topic.
Online Research
These are some recommended links to get you started in your research for each of the topic:
Books
There are many print resources available for this project. They have been set aside for you on a cart and are organized according to topic.
Online Research
These are some recommended links to get you started in your research for each of the topic:
Technology
Corvettes (see Canada At War video: Action Stations & Corvette Port Arthur)
Mines (see video "Canadians in Caen" &
Submarines (see Juno Beach Centre: Canadians at Sea & LER Military Museum)
Bombers (see LER Military Museum & Juno Beach Centre)
Corvettes (see Canada At War video: Action Stations & Corvette Port Arthur)
Mines (see video "Canadians in Caen" &
Submarines (see Juno Beach Centre: Canadians at Sea & LER Military Museum)
Bombers (see LER Military Museum & Juno Beach Centre)
Internment of Japanese Canadians
National Association of Japanese Canadians – World War II Experience Internment Centres
Map of Internment Camps in BC
Japanese Canadian History.net
CBC “Canada: A People’s History” – Japanese Internment
University of Alberta , Centre for Constitutional Studies –Japanese Internment During WWII
The Canadian Encyclopedia – Japanese Internment
Video Clips from CBC - Relocation to Redress: The Internment of Japanese Canadians
Dropping the Atomic Bomb on Japan
Wikipedia: Debate over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Pacific War Organization – Was the Atomic Bombing of Japan Justified?
US History Organization- The Decision to Drop the Bomb
World War 2 on History Channel
“Pro and Con on Dropping the Atomic Bomb”- article in Seattle Times by Bill Dietrich, 1995
Wikipedia: Debate over the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Pacific War Organization – Was the Atomic Bombing of Japan Justified?
US History Organization- The Decision to Drop the Bomb
World War 2 on History Channel
“Pro and Con on Dropping the Atomic Bomb”- article in Seattle Times by Bill Dietrich, 1995
Propaganda During World War II
Propaganda Critic
National World War II Museum – Propaganda posters at a glance
Canadian Second World War Propaganda Posters & Sketches
Canadian WWII Propaganda Poster
Wikipedia – Nazi Propaganda
Wikipedia – American Propaganda during World War II
Specific Battles
- Dieppe Raid (see Canadian Encyclopedia & Juno Beach Centre)
- Fall of Hong Kong (see Canada at War & LER Military Museum)
- Conscription (also see WWII & Canada At War video "Mackenzie King and the Conscription Crisis")
- D- Day (see LER Military Museum & Juno Beach Centre)
- Battle or Ortona (see LER Military Museum & Canadian Military History & Canada At War Newsreel and Summary)
- Battle of Britain (see Canada at War )
- Dieppe Raid (see Canadian Encyclopedia & Juno Beach Centre)
- Fall of Hong Kong (see Canada at War & LER Military Museum)
- Conscription (also see WWII & Canada At War video "Mackenzie King and the Conscription Crisis")
- D- Day (see LER Military Museum & Juno Beach Centre)
- Battle or Ortona (see LER Military Museum & Canadian Military History & Canada At War Newsreel and Summary)
- Battle of Britain (see Canada at War )
Holocaust
The Holocaust (Canadian views, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Introduction to the Holocaust & the online exhibitions)
The Wiener Library for the Study of the Holocaust & Genocide – The World's Oldest Holocaust Memorial Institution
Bibliography of the Holocaust
Comfort Women
The "Comfort Women" Issue and the Asian Women's Fund (PDF) 2007-06-28
European Parliament speaks out on sexual slavery during WWII, Amnesty international, December 13, 2007
Japan Policy Research Institute (JPRI) Japan's Responsibility Toward Comfort Women Survivors
Washington Coalition for Comfort Women Issue Comfort-Women.org FAQ
History of Comfort Women by the Washington Coalition for Comfort Women Issues - History
New York Times Article "The Comfort Women and Japan's War on Truth" November 14, 2014
The "Comfort Women" Issue and the Asian Women's Fund (PDF) 2007-06-28
European Parliament speaks out on sexual slavery during WWII, Amnesty international, December 13, 2007
Japan Policy Research Institute (JPRI) Japan's Responsibility Toward Comfort Women Survivors
Washington Coalition for Comfort Women Issue Comfort-Women.org FAQ
History of Comfort Women by the Washington Coalition for Comfort Women Issues - History
New York Times Article "The Comfort Women and Japan's War on Truth" November 14, 2014
Pearl Harbor
Eyewitness to History - Attack At Pearl Harbor, 1941
History.Com - Pearl Harbor
Archives & Manuscripts Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa Library Hawaii War Records Depository
Eyewitness to History - Attack At Pearl Harbor, 1941
History.Com - Pearl Harbor
Archives & Manuscripts Department, University of Hawaii at Manoa Library Hawaii War Records Depository
7 Dember 1941 The Airforce Story
Naval History and Heritage Command - Pearl Harbor Attack
United States History - Pearl Harbor Attack
Encyclopedia Brittanica -Pearl Harbor Attack
Google News Archive
Have a look at archival newspapers here!
MLA Formating & Bibliography
You should construct your bibliography using Noodletools for this project.
If you do not yet have an account, the librarian will help you set one up!
If you would like more detailed information about formatting your bibliography or paper, please refer to the OWL Purdue Online Writing Guide .
Naval History and Heritage Command - Pearl Harbor Attack
United States History - Pearl Harbor Attack
Encyclopedia Brittanica -Pearl Harbor Attack
Google News Archive
Have a look at archival newspapers here!
MLA Formating & Bibliography
You should construct your bibliography using Noodletools for this project.
If you do not yet have an account, the librarian will help you set one up!
If you would like more detailed information about formatting your bibliography or paper, please refer to the OWL Purdue Online Writing Guide .
Presentation
You may choose to use any format you wish for your presentation.
For some ideas of presentation and sharing tools, check out some ideas HERE.