World War Ii (1939–1945) 56 57
OXFORD BIG IDEAS HISTORY 10: AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM 2 WORLD WAR II (1939–1945) 56 57 depth study World War II In this depth study, students will investigate wartime experiences through a study of World War II. is includes coverage of the causes, events, outcome and broad impact of the con ict as a part of global history, as well as the nature and extent of Australia’s involvement in the con ict. is depth study MUST be completed by all students. 2.0 World War II (1939–1945) The explosion of the USS Shaw during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941 SAMPLE OXFORD BIG IDEAS HISTORY 10: AUSTRALIAN CURRICULUM 2 WORLD WAR II (1939–1945) 58 59 Australian Curriculum focus HISTORICAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING • An overview of the causes and course of World War II • An examination of significant events of World War II, including the Holocaust and use of the atomic bomb depth study • The experiences of Australians during World War II (such as Prisoners of War (POWs), the Battle of Britain, World War II Kokoda, the Fall of Singapore) (1939–1945) • The impact of World War II, with a particular emphasis on the Australian home front, including the changing roles of women and use of wartime government World War II was one of the de ning events of the 20th century. e war was controls (conscription, manpower controls, rationing played out all across Europe, the Paci c, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. and censorship) e war even brie y reached North America and mainland Australia.
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