World War II in the Pacific in 1942
(View Complete Item Description)In 1942, the United States begins to fully engage against the Japanese and go on the offensive.
Material Type: Lesson
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Jazz and World War II: A Rally to Resistance, A Catalyst for Victory
(View Complete Item Description)Learn about the effects that the Second World War had on jazz music as well as the contributions that jazz musicians made to the war effort. This lesson will help students explore the role of jazz in American society and the ways that jazz functioned as an export of American culture and a means of resistance to the Nazis.
Material Type: Lesson Plan
Mexican Labor and World War II: The Bracero Program
(View Complete Item Description)This collection uses primary sources to explore the Bracero Program. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.
Material Type: Primary Source
Women Aviators in World War II: "Fly Girls"
(View Complete Item Description)This lesson plan explores the contributions of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) during World War II, and their aviation legacy.
Material Type: Lesson Plan