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= United States Involvement in World War II  A Unit by Cheryl Aylward, Adam Collins Nassima Elfatihi, Natalie Oransky and Karen Reiber    = The unit will cover all areas of the United States’ involvement in World War II, from the reluctance America had about entering the war, to the day that will “forever live in infamy,” through the emergence of the Allied Powers as victors in World War II, and how that victory affected the United States in the years following World War II. Students will discuss the idea of war and see if war is ever a reasonable answer to problems or if war could have been prevented. As teachers, we will also encourage students to develop personal opinions about war, either supporting or condemning war and supporting his/her decision. Students will also complete a Glog, that reveals their personal opinions about World War II, including but not limited to, should America have entered the war, Did the United States join WWII to assist other countries, did the United States join to carry out a personal vendetta against one or more of the Axis powers, did the United States simply join just for retaliation because of Pearl Harbor? Students will be exposed to literature both in print and through internet sources, videos, movies and PowerPoint lessons to enlighten them about the events leading the United States into, all the way to victory in World War II.