Lesson 8.04 Recap and Results

Complete 8.04 Atomic Bomb Discussion.

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1. Compose a 5-6 sentence summary of what you thought about Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb and how you came to your final conclusion.


2. Write a 2-3 sentence reflection on the following quote that President Truman said to one of his critics, "You should do your weeping at Pearl Harbor." What does he mean? Do you still agree with the decision you made in the previous activity? Was he correct to drop the bombs?


3. Post your ideas to 8.04 Atomic Bomb Discussion.


4. After posting your ideas, read your classmates' posts.


5. Respond to the thoughts of one classmate's post with whom you agree by writing at least 2 sentences explaining why you agree with his or her post. Be sure to share a reason for your support that is not mentioned in his or her post. Also, respond to the thoughts of one classmate's post with whom you disagree. In at least 2 sentences, explain why you disagree with his or her post. Be respectful and provide evidence to support your statements.

Use The Universal Declaration of Human Rights to complete 8.04 Declaration. Submit your completed work to 8.04 Declaration Dropbox.

Throughout this lesson you worked on your 8.04 Notes Outline. Be sure to go back through the lesson to find any missing answers. Submit your completed outline to 8.04 Notes Outline Dropbox.