Name:_________________

Ms. Courtot

World War II: Other Perspectives

Japanese-Americans, Native Americans, and German
Americans.

1.
Who ordered the internment of Japanese Americans? What was the
order called?

How does one prove they are an American? What does being American
mean? Reflect on this below:

2.
(Follow the link in the Prezi, read up to Locations Served
in World War II)

Who were the Code Talkers and what was their role during the Second
World War? Describe why they had this role.

Why did these Code Talkers end up serving during the War? Cite some
reasons.

3.
Describe the situations that German-Americans were forced into during
to and after the Second World War?

Read the Personal Stories of Peter, Fuhr, and Ebel but divide these
stories between your group members. Once youve done that, share your
impressions or thoughts from the stories. Record some below:

What was the basic story of each?

Peter:

Fuhr:

Ebel:

Russian Citizens
How did Stalin, a man who caused more deaths than Hitler, get away
with these crimes? Share some possible reasons for this.

What was the Gulag and what was its use in the Soviet Union?
Describe this with some detail.

Lastly, read the excerpt of 1984, (attached) by George Orwell. Discuss

between your group members how this possible could relate to the Soviet
Union?

Dmitri Shostakovich
Who was Dmitri Shostakovich and how did he manage to rebel against
the Soviet Union?

Think of your favorite song. What is someone told you that song
corrupted the spirit of your country and censored it? What would your
reaction be and possible solution?

Holocaust in Ukraine
The Ukraine was part of Russia or the Soviet Union at this time. Why
did Stalin target the Ukraine citizens specifically?

Why do you think Stalin targeted the intellectuals of Ukraine first? How
does this reflect on what Stalin was trying to suppress?

German and Japanese Citizens.

How does the image of Hiroshima connect to the reading that you did?
Be specific.

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