Aftermath - WWII

We are beginning a short mini-unit that will help introduce us to the 1950's & the Cold War. Before we begin major conflicts such as the Korean War and the Suez Crisis, it is important that we address the aftermath of WWII for both Canada, and the world.

This mini-unit will focus on the political, economic, social and technological effects that WWII had on the world - paying particular attention to the creation of the United Nations, effects of the atomic bomb, the displaced peoples across Europe, and the tragedies that are associated with total war.

We are using political cartoons from the time period to help us understand what terms such as "bi-polar world", and the "iron curtain" refer to, as well as maps that show how Europe became divided along ideological lines after WWII.

In today's class we began a booklet called "The Aftermath" and it is important that you have completed at the least the first 3 pages before next class. Next day we will be examining the tragedies of WWII, including the firebombing of Japan, and the atomic bomb attacks. Following that, we will examine the Holocaust, and note the impact of that particular tragedy.

BE SURE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE BLOG ASSIGNMENT BELOW - DUE DATE IS SPRING BREAK.