Ms. Anderson & Mrs. Gilbert 12-12-16 World War II in Asia Ms. Anderson & Mrs. Gilbert 12-12-16
Warm-Up What two “political” parties were competing for power in China by the 1920s-1930s? Who were the leaders of these parties? Why did these leaders unite by 1937?
Lesson Essential Question Daily Objectives Lesson Essential Question Behavior Objective How did World War II affect East Asia & South Asia? S L A N T
A Century of Revolution Watch the video clip on China 1911-1937 Answer the questions on your worksheet
Japan Builds An Empire 1905: Japan occupies Korean Peninsula 1920s: Global economic depression 1930s: Japanese population explodes Need land Need natural resources 1931: Japan invades Manchuria, China
World War II looming… 1931: Manchurian Incident Japanese forces blew up tracks on Japanese- owned railroad Blamed the Chinese Communists Invaded Manchuria
Japan Continues to Build an Empire 1932-1936: Japanese military takes greater & greater control of government 1937: Rape of Nanking, Japan goes further into China 1940: Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere Goal: “Liberate” East Asia from European colonizers Need oil & rubber from this region 1941: Neutrality with Soviet Union
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Timeline of WWII in Asia Use the Timeline to help you answer questions on your worksheet You may work with the people around you!
Battle/Event Poster Select an event or battle to learn more about May be any event from the Timeline Research your event/battle Use your worksheet for guidance Create a poster of your event/battle
Closure Describe the rise & fall of the Japanese Empire (1900- 1945) Why did Japan go after European possessions in Asia? How did World War II affect the civil war in China? How will the end of World War II affect China, India and other Asian countries?