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American History
Mr. Verdone
UNIT 6 (CHAPTERS 26) BENCHMARKS – WORLD WAR II
Essential Question: How did events and battles during World War II change American society and the
nation’s role in the world?
Benchmarks - Students will
be able to (SWBAT)…
CCLS Standards (Grades 9-11)
As Evidenced By…
1. Identify why aggressive
totalitarian governments
were able to rise and
eventually lead to the start of
World War II
U.S. History and Government:
Unit 6, Part I; A. 1-4, B.1-4, C. 1-6,
Reading: 1-5, 8, 10 Writing: 1 (ae), 2 (a-f), 4, 7, 9
2. Explain how American
involvement in WWII helped
the U.S. economy and
changed the lives of many
Americans
U.S. History and Government:
Unit 6, Part I; A. 1-4, B.1-4, C. 1-6,
Reading: 1-5, 8, 10 Writing: 1 (ae), 2 (a-f), 4, 7, 9
3. Analyze how the Allies
stopped the German advance
and slowly began driving back
German forces after fierce
fighting in North Africa and
Europe
U.S. History and Government:
Unit 6, Part I; A. 1-4, B.1-4, C. 1-6,
Reading: 1-5, 8, 10 Writing: 1 (ae), 2 (a-f), 4, 7, 9
4. Discuss how Allied forces
reversed Japan’s expansion in
t he Pacific and battled
toward the main Japanese
islands
U.S. History and Government:
Unit 6, Part I; A. 1-4, B.1-4, C. 1-6,
Reading: 1-5, 8, 10 Writing: 1 (ae), 2 (a-f), 4, 7, 9
5. Evaluate the consequences
of the most devastating war
in history and how the Allies
achieved victory
U.S. History and Government:
Unit 6, Part I; A. 1-4, B.1-4, C. 1-6,
Reading: 1-5, 8, 10 Writing: 1 (ae), 2 (a-f), 4, 7, 9
Regents Multiple Choice Questions
Regents DBQ/Short Answer
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Regents DBQ and/or Thematic
Essay Listening Passage Essay
Responses Primary Source Short
Answer and Essay Responses
Regents Multiple Choice Questions
Regents DBQ/Short Answer
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Regents
DBQ and/or Thematic Essay
Listening Passage Essay Responses
Primary Source Short Answer and
Essay Responses
Regents Multiple Choice Questions
Regents DBQ/Short Answer
Questions
Regents DBQ and/or Thematic
Essay Listening Passage Essay
Responses Primary Source Short
Answer and Essay Responses
Regents Multiple Choice Questions
Regents DBQ/Short Answer
Questions
Regents DBQ and/or Thematic
Essay Listening Passage Essay
Responses Primary Source Short
Answer and Essay Responses
Regents Multiple Choice Questions
Regents DBQ/Short Answer
Questions
Regents DBQ and/or Thematic
Essay Listening Passage Essay
Responses Primary Source Short
Answer and Essay Responses
Date
Mastery
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Benchmarks - Students will
be able to (SWBAT)…
1. Identify why aggressive
totalitarian governments
were able to rise and
eventually lead to the start of
World War II
2. Explain how American
involvement in WWII helped
the U.S. economy and
changed the lives of many
Americans
3. Analyze how the Allies
stopped the German advance
and slowly began driving back
German forces after fierce
fighting in North Africa and
Europe
4. Discuss how Allied forces
reversed Japan’s expansion in
t he Pacific and battled
toward the main Japanese
islands
5. Evaluate the
consequences of the most
devastating war in history
and how the Allies achieved
victory
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