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In the News:
In the News:
World War II raged from 1939 through 1945. America entered the war in 1941, following the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor. At the end of the war, many were shocked to learn of the 6 million Jews and 5 million others who were systematically persecuted and killed. News of the horrific deaths rarely reached the front pages of American newspapers.
Review the timeline of events in WWII below and types of bias in the media and then answer the questions in your packet.
Questions:
#1 What do you notice? Is there anything missing from the front pages of the papers? Were the events given prominent coverage? What can you infer about American focus during the war?
#2 Rewrite TWO headlines
Old Headline:
New Headline:
Old Headline:
New Headline:
If completing this activity online, you will need to print out the student packet and complete the online activities. You will need to print two additional forms: Exhibit 2 has a Primary Source Analysis Tool (one page) & Exhibit 3 has Some Were Neighbors two sided analysis form.
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