World War II Begins

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high school students with learning disability that read at 3rd grade level, but still engaging for them on the topic of start of WW II that has 6 pages.

This educational resource aims to help students understand the key causes and events that led to the onset of World War II. Through simplified text and visual aids, learners will explore the context surrounding the end of World War I, including the Treaty of Versailles and economic factors like the Great Depression that contributed to Germany's instability. The resource highlights Adolf Hitler's rise to power, the aggressive expansion of German territory, and the strategies employed during military conflicts, such as the invasion of Poland that marked the war's beginning. Additionally, it encourages critical thinking through reflective prompts and scaffolded reading, ensuring students grasp the complex historical narrative leading up to World War II.