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Studying the past to inform the present and shape the future!
As you gather information about your topic ask:
- What is the most interesting part of this person’s or event's story?
- If a person, did they say anything particularly heartfelt, or were they especially passionate about something?
- Were there great quotes and/or anecdotes that stood out?
- Did any themes emerge, such as family, friendship, identity, belonging?
If you are studying a famous person, ask:
1. Who was this person?
2. What are important facts that I should know about this person? (name at least five)
3. What role did he/she play in WWII?
4. Why is he/she important to study when learning about WWII?
5. Where was he/she born?
6. What country was he/she from?
If you are studying a major event or battle, ask:
1. What are the details about the event? (who, what, when, where, why, and how)
2. When did this event take place?
3. How long did the event last?
4. Who was involved in the event?
5. Where was this event happening?
6. What caused this event?
7. Why is this event significant in the study of WWII?
8. Did this event affect the outcome of the war? If so, how?
