Annotated Timeline

Projects are due Monday December 4th.

In order to understand the scope and importance of this war, it is important to understand the events that took place. Over the next two days we will be in the computer lab researching the battles and events of America in World War II.

You will be working with a partner to create an annotated timeline of using the format listed below.  You must have a minimum of 20 entries in your timeline. You may only include events that happen when AMERICA is in the war.  You must include battles in Europe as well as in the Pacific.  Examples of events include (you may come up with others);

Important American Battles (Should be about 1/2 of your events)

Significant American Elections

Major American Home front Events (Riots/Laws Passed/Organizations formed)

NOTE: DO NOT include events that occur when America is not in the war – Like Germany invading Poland.  While it is important for the war, America does not become actively involved at this time. You could include events or policies that America passes prior to our actual entry into the war.  If you are unsure talk to me or  START with Pearl Harbor!

Format

One line space between each entry.

All entries must be in chronological order.

Timeline must be typed.

SMALL Picture of event (you can size the picture smaller.  To make it appear next to the text as in my example, place the picture at the start of the entry, make it the size you wish.  Now right click on the picture and select format picture.  Now click on the “Layout” tab and then the “Square” box. It is easiest to do this after you have written the entry.)

Date  - Name of entry - description of event AND why it is important. (This should be in  your OWN words -- do not simply copy paste -- that is plagiarism and will be treated as such!)

Projects are due Monday December 4th.

Example from Revolutionary War

 March 5 1777 - The Boston Massacre - In a confusing nighttime confrontation British soldiers fired on citizens of Boston.  Five people were killed and six were wounded.  While it was not really a massacre, pro revolutionists like Paul Revere used the event as a source of propaganda to encourage people to resist the English laws.

Links

http://www.americanhistory.abc-clio.com/login.aspx  Mrs. Earnst will give you the login information if you forget.  Be sure to switch to the "America's Wars" pages as well.  There is great information in both areas.

You can also check other sources - do a Google search on World War II.  For specific events, use quotation marks around the search such as "Pearl Harbor"

Projects are due Monday December 4th.