Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: America in the Second World War
A brief description of the course of World War II in both Europe and the Pacific. Read about the new technologies developed for the military by both the Allies and Axis powers, and find out about the millions who died as a result of the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Fdr and World War Ii
Discusses how Franklin D. Roosevelt guided the United States through World War II and laid the groundwork for Harry Truman to assume the role after his death.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: World War Ii
World War II was the second war to embattle the entire globe, lasting from 1939 to 1945. It not only witnessed the Holocaust and the nuclear bombings of Japan, but became the deadliest conflict in human history. This collection includes...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Declarations of a State of War With Japan, Germany, and Italy
A transcript of many of the proceedings in the House of Representatives in 1941 leading the U.S. into World War II. Also includes declarations of war by the Axis powers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: Quiz 4
Take this five-question quiz over parts of United States history between 1890-1945.
California Digital Library
Calisphere: World War Ii
A broad selection of images featuring World War II can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
Other
Great Wwii Pictures
Images from different times during World War II. Shows not only images of famous people but also images of propaganda encouraging people to conserve resources used in the United States throughout the war.
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Law Center: Us Declaration of War on Japan
Provides the text of the official U.S. Declaration of War on Japan, issued on December 8, 1941.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: America in World War Ii
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an extensive coverage of America's involvement in World War II from the homefront, European Theater, and Pacific Theaters.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Americas Involvement in World War Ii
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart focuses on America's involvement in World War II. It is based on the Georgia Performance Standard SS5H6a-f. The flipchart was constructed to use in conjunction with the Scott Foresman 5th...