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Course: World History Project AP® > Unit 7
Lesson 5: 7.4—World War IIBEFORE YOU WATCH: World War II – Crash Course World History #38
Use the "Three Close Reads" approach as you watch the video below.
Use the “Three Close Reads” approach as you watch the video below (next in the lineup!). If you want to learn more about this strategy, click here.
First read: preview and skimming for gist
Before you watch, you should skim the transcript first. The skim should be very quick and give you the gist (general idea) of what the video is about. You should be looking at the title, thumbnails, pictures, and first few seconds of the video for the gist.
Second read: key ideas and understanding content
Now that you’ve skimmed the video transcript and taken a quick peek at the video, you should preview the questions you will be answering. These questions will help you get a better understanding of the concepts and arguments that are presented in the video. Keep in mind that when you watch the video, it is a good idea to write down any vocab you read or hear that is unfamiliar to you.
By the end of the second close read, you should be able to answer the following questions:
- When does John Green say that World War II started?
- Why did Germany conquer Europe so quickly?
- Why were places like Argentina important to the war effort?
- How does John Green explain Germany’s decision to invade the Soviet Union and Japan’s choice to bomb Pearl Harbor?
- Why were so many civilians killed in this war?
Third read: evaluating and corroborating
Finally, here are some questions that will help you focus on why this video matters and how it connects to other content you’ve studied.
At the end of the third read, you should be able to respond to these questions:
- Using evidence from this video, explain the similarities and differences in how governments used a variety of methods to conduct war.
- How did the advances in human technology and organization during the long nineteenth century enable the slaughter of millions of soldiers and civilians during the Second World War?
Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to watch! Remember to return to these questions once you’ve finished watching.
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How did Adolf Hitler come to power when some Germans opposed him?(2 votes)
Adolf Hitler's energy gave him significant power. Following the First World War, Germany suffered under incredible economic loss strain due to the reparations they had to make to other countries. The Weimar Republic was unable to maintain its political rule, and Germany supported (by Democratic means) the Nazi party because of the promises the party made to expand German power/influence over Europe.(2 votes)