DO NOW What are the problems effecting Asia?

Post War World Asia

Asian Imperialism

Independence for India 1947 – Gandhi’s passive resistance movement leads to independence He preached religious tolerance (particularly w/ Muslims)

Partition of India

India After obtaining independence British controlled India is divided into two nations. Pakistan (Muslim) India (Hindu) Pakistan kicks all Hindus out of country. India prepares to kick all Muslims out Gandhi says “No.” Gandhi is murdered in 1948 by a HINDU fanatic bodyguard who thinks he is too tolerant of the Muslims

India Democracy - India is world’s largest democracy based on British legal systems The first prime minister is elected (Jawaharlal Nehru) When Nehru dies, he is succeeded by his daughter Indira Gandhi Industrial and agricultural development have proceeded rapidly High national unity Caste system outlawed to prevent discrimination

India Problems facing India India is expected to overtake China as the world’s most populous country; Major social inequality Castes still part of society

Bangalore

Bangalore

Pakistan E. Pakistan becomes Bangladesh Problems It’s very poor. Border/Religious dispute between India and Pakistan over Kashmir has brought the two nations to the brink of Nuclear War (both countries have nuclear weapons). Radical Islamic groups and Taliban threaten government’s stability

China

China Civil war Mao (communist) vs. Chiang (nationalist) after WWII Mao wins and Chiang retreats to Taiwan and sets up a Democratic nation Taiwan – Republic of China Mainland China – People’s Republic of China (Red China)

People’s Republic of China Mao establishes communism; Attempts communistic land reforms such as cooperative farms Created communes to expand agricultural and industrial development Program is called “The Great Leap Forward.” Fails – 30 million people die of famine

People’s Republic of China Daily life Standardized living. All wear uniforms Standardized housing and education. Population controls (one-child policy)

People’s Republic of China Cultural Revolution 1960’s Mao attempts to eradicate traditional Chinese culture & institute his own – based on his “Little Red Book”. Intellectuals are jailed or executed Traditional art work is destroyed People who don’t open support Mao are tortured and executed

People’s Republic of China After Mao – Mao opens China; Visits with Nixon in 1972; Begins relations and trade with the west

People’s Republic of China June 4,1989 – Tiananmen Square Students fight for freedom; military puts it down

Korea Korea – Still divided. South is democratic and very prosperous North is communist – extremely poor

The Korean Peninsula at night:

Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia Singapore – Hong Kong – Major technological power (development and manufacturing) Hong Kong – Gained independence from Britain in 1997 Now part of China (SAR) Malaysia – Federation of states including many ethnic groups, highly developed in some areas, world’s tallest buildings

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia