Darkest Hour (2017) - We Shall Fight on the Beaches Scene (10/10) | Movieclips

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

6

Overview

In this video clip, Winston Churchill addresses the House of Commons with an inspirational speech expressing confidence in winning the war against the Nazis. Churchill used not only eloquent words but also strong body language to boost the morale of the British people.

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 6

SS10.6.6

Identify causes and consequences of World War II and reasons for the United States’ entry into the war.

UP:SS10.6.6

Vocabulary

  • consequences
  • Allies
  • Axis Powers
  • World War II
  • Pearl Harbor
  • Battle of Normandy
  • Battle of Stalingrad
  • Battle of Midway
  • Battle of the Bulge
  • Atomic Bomb
  • Holocaust

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How to identify the causes and consequences of WWII and what led to U.S. involvement in WWII.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Recognize relationships among people and places by locating historical events on a map.
  • Cite evidence to support historical events using primary and secondary sources.
  • Describe how world events contribute to international conflict.
  • Examine the contributions of significant individuals and/or groups, and their role in WWII.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There were many causes and consequences of WWII and the motivations for American involvement in this war.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Rotten Tomatoes Movie Clips

License Type

Custom

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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