BW 10/19: “What Japanese History Lessons Leave Out” Begin class by reading the article. Answer the six questions that follow. Be ready to discuss! Shinzo Abe: PM of Japan (2012-present)

Yasukuni Shrine Built in 1869 Commemorates those who died in service of Japan 2.5M people are enshrined here Among these are 1,068 convicted war criminals, 14 of whom are A-Class leading to the Yasukuni controversies

Shinzo Abe has visited the shrine in 2013

Yasukuni Controversy China, South Korea and North Korea have called the Yasukuni Shrine “a revisionist and unapologetic approach to Japanese crimes of World War II.” As a result, these governments have protested visits since 1985. After warnings by the U.S., Shinzo refrained from visiting the shrine again.

May 2016: Obama visits Hiroshima

Dec. 2016: Shinzo Abe was the first Japanese PM to visit Pearl Harbor!

Intro to Unit 5 20th Century Warfare

Discussion: EA2 Review What are you expected to do for Paper 2? When studying wars in IB, what are the three major topics and focus of study? (Think about how we divided/approached WWI & WWII) When creating an EA2 outline, what should be included? Why is writing an outline necessary?

Topic Prescribed Content Causes of War Economic, ideological, political, territorial and other causes Short vs Long Term Causes Practices of War and their impact on the Outcome Types of war: civil wars; wars between states; guerrilla wars Technological developments; theatres of war – air, land, sea The extent of the mobilization of human and economic resources The influence and/or involvement of foreign powers Effects of War The successes and failures of peacemaking Territorial Changes Political repercussions Economic, social, and demographic impact Topics for Detailed Study Africa: Algerian War Americas: Falklands/Malvinas War Asia: Indochina War (Chinese Civil War) “Cross-Regional” Wars: WWI & WWII

EA2 Example Evaluate the significance of economic factors in the rise to power of one 20th century authoritarian leader. What is the command term? What are the focus words? How would you approach this essay?

Unit 5 Map Quiz: Asia Several conflicts within this unit (as well as unit 6 – Cold War) focus on Asia. Therefore, it is important you understand exactly where these countries are located! Use 926-927 (WH book) to label 40 countries. Also, label the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan & China Sea.

Asia Map Quiz Monday (10/29)! 25 points! Identify 22 countries Word bank provided (30 countries) Label 3 bodies of water