World War II Background
History of World War II
Websites for World War II Background
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Additional Resources
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Brief History of the Holocaust
Rescue of the Danish Jews
Map of Denmark During the War
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Preben Munch-Nielsen
Denmark
Gilleleje
History of World War II
Websites for World War II Background
Website 1
- On what date did Germany invade Poland, starting World War II?
- When did Germany invade Norway and Denmark?
- What happened in December 1941?
- When was D-Day?
- What happened in May 1945?
- How many people died and how many nations took part in World War II?
- For Americans, why did they enter World War II and what was their clear-cut purpose?
- What is a totalitarian government? Explain.
- In what specific part of the world did U.S. troops fight?
- Who was president of the U.S. during World War II and what did he order to be dropped, which led to Japan’s surrender?
- In the 20th century, there were two ‘world wars’. What were the dates of these two wars? How long did they last?
- What are civilians?
- Why were children evacuated and where did they go?
- Summarize the article on ‘The war effort’.
- What is a refugee
Additional Resources
Website Website Website
Brief History of the Holocaust
Rescue of the Danish Jews
Map of Denmark During the War
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Preben Munch-Nielsen
Denmark
Gilleleje