Weekly History and Geography - 40

Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American writer and cartoonist mostly widely known for his children's bookspen names Dr. Seuss, Theo LeSieg, and in one case, Rosetta Stone.  As World War II began, Geisel turned to political cartoons, drawing over 400 in two years as editorial cartoonist for the NYC daily newspaper, PM.  Geisel's political cartoons, later published in  Dr. Seuss Goes to War, denounced Hilter and Mussolini.  


Study the following cartoons and choose one to analyze.  Use your Literature Organizer questions to reflect on the cartoon.

Weekly History and Geography - 34

You are to report for duty on a German U-boat.  Your task is to become well-versed on the following battle tactics at: http://www.uboataces.com/history-tactics.shtml
The Wolf Pack
Intercepting Convoys
Surfaced Attacks
Submerged Attacks
Evasive Tactics
Deck Gun Attacks
Remaining Invisible

Then return to the blog and summarize as well as reflect on your training.

1.  Which tactic did you find most interesting?  Why?
2.  What three speeds could convoys travel?
3.  A U-boat’s best defense is concealment. But once this is blown, what is the next best recourse (thing to do)?
4.  In U-boat school, commanders are guided by the principle, “He who sees first, has won!”.   What do YOU think that means?
5.  What is a “Rudeltaktik"?  Why do YOU think this was an effective U-boat tactic?

Weekly History and Geography - 33

Click on the Fact Monster Biographies of U.S. Presidents, http://sf.factmonster.com/ipka/A0855114.html, and select two war time presidents to read about.  (Wilson, Harding, Coolidge, Hoover, and/or F.D. Roosevelt)  Then, return to the blog and compare/contrast their lives and presidency.