About This Lesson
The period of World War II was a crisis for immigrants and immigration across many nations, including the United States. The question of how to teach about immigration during this time period has received answers from many organizations determined to provide students with a clear view of the experiences, decisions, successes and failures of the era. The first two topics in this roundup, the United States and European Refugees and the Incarceration of Japanese Americans, are essential to understanding this critical time period. We have provided a curated selection of freely available lesson plans, articles and other resources so teachers can choose those that best fit the needs of their class. For teachers who have the time to dive deeper into this fascinating time period, we have provided a brief overview and suggested resources about The United States’ incarceration of Japanese Latin Americans, Japanese American soldiers in World War II and other topics from the National WWII Museum.
