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Minority groups were treated differently during WWII. Images and newsreel footage show the experiences of African-Americans, Native Americans, Japanese-Americans, and other ethnic minority groups during the war.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair the video with a lesson on the Civil Rights Movement
- Have learners write journal entries from the prospective of a person of a minority group during WWII
Classroom Considerations
- The families of some class members may have experience such treatment
Pros
- Primary source materials add authenticity
- Footage highlights the experiences of ethnic minorities in America
Cons
- None