BELLWORK: 3/25 Describe the beginning of the Manchurian Incident. Why was there a discrepancy between Japanese and Chinese accounts of the incident? What was the League’s response to the Manchurian Incident? How did Japan view this response? What does source B say regarding the weakness of the Japanese government during the Manchurian Incident? (pg.35) THINKER: How did Jiang (GMD-China) respond to Japan’s invasion? Why? What could China have done differently to prevent the escalation of this incident? Explain!
1.2 Japanese Expansion in South East Asia The Manchurian Incident (1928-1932)
Causes of the Mukden Incident: Nationalism/Militarism
Causes of the Mukden Incident: Political/Economic Conditions Export of Silk in Millions (yen) Zhang: Warlord of Manchuria; supported by Japan
Situation in China Jiang Jieshi: Leader of the Chinese Nationalist Party (GMD) Mao Zedong: Leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
Kwantung’s “plot” & beginnings of Manchurian Incident The section of the South Manchurian Railway that exploded Japanese inspectors examine the site of the explosion – claimed it was an act of terrorism by Chinese nationalists
Events in Manchuria: 1931 Memorial dedicated to the Manchurian Incident or “September 18th Incident” Map of the China Far East Railway – Japan controlled the line from Changchun to Seoul
Results for Japanese Government Deterioration in relations with the West Foreign criticism boosted nationalism! League of Nations condemned Japan’s actions “Hypocrites!” What justification did Japan give for invading Manchuria? (Source – pg.39) Japan now isolated Aligned with Germany Japan’s “responsibility” to maintain peace in Asia Asia Monroe Doctrine Needed to protect the region from USSR/US/West expansion! Rise of Military Public support for Kwantung’s actions (“heroes!”) Embarrassed Japanese gov. forced to go along with it
Results for China
Homework: 2nd Sino-Japanese War Read pgs. 39-48 and take notes on key points! Don’t forget about those sources
“The Road to War: Japan” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDv8NxGv9Yg This video will review over the origins of militarism/nationalism, introduce the Sino-Japanese conflict, and cover events leading up to Pearl Harbor Pay close attention to perspectives! It highlights Japan’s view of events through primary interviews….. Complete the video note sheet as you watch!