Topic 6: Asia During the Cold War

The Cold War was also fought through many proxy wars. A proxy war is a war where the two main opponents do not face each other directly, but through other countries. Two examples of this in Asia are the Korean and Vietnam War. Furthermore, China's development as a communist country will be a major factor during the Cold War.

It is also worth noting that Asia covers a lot of territory. I had considered dividing this into two topics on East Asia and Southeast Asia. But for brevity's sake, I am combining all events in these rather large geographic territory into one. There are going to be a lot of sources for this one, but I will keep the questions simple and to the point.

REMINDER: The answers to these questions will be found in the worksheet labeled "Part II". This worksheet will be posted on Google Classroom.

Source A: The Partition of India

One of the most important political changes in the 20th century was the partition of India, which means the former british colony was divided into different independent countries. Use this source to help you answer questions 1-5 for topic 6.

Source B: Chinese Communist Revolution

Chinese Communist Revolution.pdf

The communist revolution in China would prove to shift the ideological and political alliances in East Asia. The impact of this revolution has continued to influence us in meaningful ways to this day. Use this source to answer questions 5-7.

Source C: The Indochina War

Indochina War.pdf

This article explores the anti-colonial effort in Vietnam and Cambodia. Use this source to help you answer questions 8-11.

Source D: Japan's Economic Miracle

Article - Japan's Economic Miracle

This article explores Japan's economic boom after World War II. Use it to answer questions 12-16.

Source E: The Korean War

This video explores the Korean War in detail. Use it to answer questions 17-22.

Source F: The Vietnam War

Vietnam War.pdf

This article takes a closer look at the Vietnam War. Use it to answer questions 23-29.

Source G: The Indonesian Massacre

Declassified Records Show U.S. Knew About, Supported 1965 Massacre in Indonesia

This article explores one of the most unrecognized genocides in history. This event would decimate the population of Indonesia, and its devastating effects continue to linger to this day. Use this source to help you answer questions 30-32.

Source H: China's Cultural Revolution

This video explores China's Cultural Revolution, an attempt to modernize China. Use this video to help you answer questions 33-38.

Source I: Tiananmen Square

One of the most iconic moments of the Cold War in Asia was the image of "Tank Man" confronting a line of tanks while thousands were massacred in Tiananmen Square located in the center of Beijing, China. Use this source to answer questions 39-43.

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