• Episode 16: World War 2 in American History

  • Feb 4 2025
  • Length: 14 mins
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Episode 16: World War 2 in American History

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  • World War 2 was the deadliest conflict in human history, reshaping nations, economies, and societies across the globe. It was a war fought on battlefields, in factories, and on the American home front, leaving a lasting impact on the world.

    In this episode of The U.S. History Curriculum Companion, we explore the causes of World War 2, from the rise of dictatorships to the policy of appeasement. We’ll review how attack on Pearl Harbor brought America into the war, major battles in Europe and the Pacific, what life was like on the homefront, and the devastating impact of the Holocaust. Finally, we’ll discuss the use of the atomic bomb and the war’s long-term consequences.

    This episode is designed to accompany the World War 2 unit plan for our complete American History curriculum, which includes resources and lessons designed for middle school and high school classrooms.

    Students of History provides engaging lessons and resources for every unit in American History, along with World History, Civics & Government, and World Geography. You can learn more at StudentsofHistory.com.
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