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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Atomic Bomb-Truman Press Release-August 6, 1945

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read a copy of Truman's press release regarding the atomic bomb. They answer a series of factual questions regarding the press release. They discuss the press release and then follow up with answering more in depth questions...
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: War in the Pacific

For Students 5th - 8th
The war in the Pacific raged throughout World War II. Read about the Japanese early successes, and see how the American troops recaptured and moved closer to Japan at the end of the war.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Decision to Drop the Bomb [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The day before the bombing of Pearl Harbor, President Franklin Roosevelt gave the go-ahead to scientists to develop an atomic bomb. This site gives a good overview of the war in the Pacific against Japan, the increasing successes of the...
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Primary
Other

Nfa: A Fight to the Finish; u.s. And Japan

For Students 9th - 10th
These scripts (the first of two drafts) describe the events in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
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Raleigh Charter High School

Mrs. Newmark's Page: Winning the War (1944 1945)

For Students 9th - 10th
This quiz focuses the ending of WWII.