Japan and the rise of Totalitarianism
Post date: Nov 28, 2011 10:56:36 PM
Theme: Power
Focus Question: Was Japanese imperialism necessary to maintain Japanese sovereignty?
Concept Question: How do nations gain power?
Culminating Assessment: Seminar & Simulation of Japanese government deliberations regarding the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
NOV 21 & 22: Read text book pgs 720-723 & 811-812, take notes on Japan’s expansions: Why? When? Where? What did Japan gain? Use quotes to answer simulation questions.
NOV 25 & 26 For Homework: Read packet “The Need For Emigration and Expansion” pgs. 10-11, Record 3 quotes that demonstrate this “need”. Is it fair that they West is imperialistic, but frowns on Japan's expansion? Use quotes to answer simulation questions.
Nov 27 & DEC 2: read handout "The Path to War in the Pacific" use to answer Japan Scored Discussion Questions.
Alternative: Read packet pgs 18-19, Read the timeline in the packet pages 31-32 and Read packet, pgs 27-28, the “World at War” . Complete remaining Seminar questions. Use evidence/ quotes from the reading for your answers.
DEC 3 & 4: Read today “The Rape of Nan king” pgs. 12-14. Record 5 quotes, their page #’s and your reactions to them. We will do an in-class seminar discussion on this reading. YOU WILL WANT TO BE PREPARED! If you were absent, turn in homework for make-up ( Record 5 quotes, their page #’s and your reactions to them.)
DEC 5 &6 : Read the timeline in the packet pages 31-32 and Read packet, pgs 27-28, the “World at War” take note s of Japan’s militarism & imperialism to Prepare for your role in the deliberations; write your responses on questions from your character’s point of view. Study for the vocabulary quiz https://quizlet.com/_457ky9 or
Dec 9 & 10: IF you were absent, print out and turn in your answers to the 6 Japan Scored Discussion Questions
DEC 9-10: in-class Assessment: Simulation of Japanese government deliberations deciding whether to bomb Pearl Harbor. Plan your responses to the questions.
For Homework, please read NEW packet "Ending the War in Japan" pages 10-14 on "The War in the Pacific" for next class.
If you were absent today you need to write a response (from your character’s point of view) addressing the following two proposals:
Proposal A
The Japanese army agrees to withdraw all troops from China by 1966. Including those left as defense against communism in 1966.
If the US rejects proposal A, than Japan might offer:
Proposal B
Japan promises not to make any more aggressive moves south into Indonesia or Indochina.
Once peace is restored with China, or in the Pacific, all troops will be pulled out of Indochina.
In the meantime, Japan would at once move all troops in south Indochina into the north of that country.
In return, the United States was to sell Japan one million tons of aviation gasoline.
DEC 11 & 12:
NO SCHOOL Dec 23Jan 4 for winter vacation. Please enjoy your time off and read a good book or two!
You can skip this assignment: we didn't do it this year!
Dec & IN Class : Read in the packet “Pearl Harbor in a Global Context”. You will need to read the section, 1-8, that corresponds with the country you were assigned in class:
- China p. 21,
- Soviet Union p. 22-2
- Great Britain p. 23,
- British Colonies, pg 23-4
- Dutch East Indies p. 24-25,
- Philippines pg 25
- French Indochina 25-26
- Germany p.26,
If you were not in class today please select one of the above selections to read and take notes.
Dec & : Rea the end of the packet “Introductory Essay: Imperial Japan 1894-1945” sections pgs 18-20. R
Vocab Quiz today: https://quizlet.com/_457t87
Read Text book pgs. 827-830.
For your character specific research, here are some web-sites that may be helpful.
ttp://www.infoplease.com/ce6/world/A0858985.html
This site has an all inclusive summary of Japanese history.
http://www.2worldwar2.com/yamamoto.htm
Admiral Yamamoto
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/prs-for/japan/japrs-xz/i-yamto.htm
Admiral Yamamoto
http://www.electricinca.com/56/annotations/admiral_isoroku_yamamoto.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saionji_Kinmochi
Prince Saionji
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/macarthur/peopleevents/pandeAMEX97.html
Overview of Hirohito and his relationship with McArthur as well as his role in the war and aftermath
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/macarthur/peopleevents/pandeAMEX101.html
Overview of Tokyo war crimes trials
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirohito
Hirohito’s life
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWtojo.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/ia/totalwar/Yamamoto.html
Yamamoto
ESSAY Challenge: available by contract with select students (attached).
WWII conclusions: "Ending the War Against Japan: Science, Morality & the Atomic Bomb"
Today we completed a ranking sheet on bombing targets during war. Prepare for your role as an option group, a scientist or a member or Truman's administration; complete the appropriate sheet to prepare. Role Play simulation today. Complete notes on the three options.
Homework is to interview your parents/guardians on their memories of the Cold War, or, just ask them, "What was the Cold War?" Record responses.
JAN 18 IS the last day for late work.