Name:_______________________________Teacher’s Name:______________
Times of War: Web Quest
____/40 points
World War II
1. How did World War II begin? Who were the three allied leaders? Who were
the three axis powers?
2. What were some key events of the war? List dates.
3. What does the term anti-semitism mean? When was it first used?
4. What does propaganda mean? List two forms of propaganda that Hitler used.
Describe how they were effective.
5. What does the term “Final Solution” mean? How many Jews lost their lives
during the Holocaust?
The Civil War
6. How many Americans lost their lives in The Civil War?
7. Why was this war fought?
8. If possible, click on the state where you live and describe one of the battles
that was fought there. If there were no battles fought in your state, then please
choose a state that interests you. Make sure to list the city where the battle was
fought, when the battle took place and who was victorious.
9. Click on the 'People' link, then choose the link for 'Union Women.' Read about
one of those women. List her name and three important facts about her here.
10. What does “abolitionism” mean?
The War in Iraq
11. Name five countries that surround Iraq.
12. Describe two weapons that are being used in this war.
13. Why is this war being fought?
14. Click on the “Heroes of War” link. List the name of one of the heroes and
describe their role in this battle.
15. Click on the “Impact” link. Read a few of the “global” articles. Describe how
other countries feel about this war. Be specific in your answer. Why do they or
don’t they support the war?
The Vietnam War
16. Describe two weapons that were used in this war.
17. Describe why this war was fought.
18. When did this war take place? List dates.
19. Click on the “Who’s Who” link. Read two of the bios. List the names and three
important facts about these characters here.
20. Click on the “In the Trenches” link. Study some of the vocabulary of war. Find
two new terms and write those words along with the definitions here.