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The 20th Century Series examines the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological changes and advances of the twentieth century, and introduces students to the individuals who made history in each decade. The Forties chronicles America's role before, during, and after history's first truly global war. This unit includes the following: a time line--a chronology of significant events of the decade; planning guides--summaries and suggested activities for introducing the key issues and events of the decade; personality profiles--brief biographies of important individuals of the decade; chronology of world events of the decade; language experience ideas--suggestions for writing and vocabulary building; topics for further research; literature connections; curriculum connections; computer applications; and bibliography. This unit is appropriate for students who are academically ready to read the following books: Hiroshima by Laurence Yep, The Big Lie, A True Story by Isabella Leitner, and Farewell to Manzanar by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston.
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