Japan (1945-Today)

Japan after WWII -Japan was in shambles -many Japanese were homeless - no homes, food, jobs, or money

Occupation

-The American Forces landed in Japan and began rebuilding under the command of General Douglas MacArthur. 2 Goals of Occupation 1.Destroy any remaining military/supporters 2. Install a democratic government

1. Japan’s armed forces were disbanded 2. Trials were held for war criminals 3.A new constitution was written - Japan could only have a small defensive army - Emperor lost all power - established a parliament called the Diet

Japan becomes an economic superpower -Between 1950 and 1975 Japan recovered - Us gave Japan $$$ and protection -It built modern factories that quickly outpaced factories in the US. -Became one of the top producers of cars, cameras, and TV’s around the globe - Japan benefited from a highly educated workforce.

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Japan Today -most Japanese live in cities -overpopulated cities -expensive housing -tiny, cramped apartments - Japan is earthquake prone

Japanese Customs -Ancestry worship -Honor -Women in subordinate roles -long working hours - savings is very important to economy

Taiwan - once ruled by China -became semi-independent in US gave Taiwan support and built it into a major economic power -Today China wants to regain control over Taiwan -China recently threatened to invade the small island

Hong Kong - Controlled by Britain since 1800’s -Grew into a center of trade under the British Empire - Home to many Foreign Banks -1997: Hong Kong returned to China - China promised not to change Hong Kong’s social or government structure for 50 years.

History of Vietnam: Foreign Policy

Indochina -Prior to World War II Vietnam was known as Indochina -Was a French Colony

Move towards Independence - Vietnamese groups demanded independence from France: Group led by Ho Chi Minh - U.S. supports French control over Vietnam

Vietnam splits in two: Communist North and Non-Communist South France surrenders at Dein Bien Phu: US begins sending money and military advisors to support Sought Vietnam

Viet Cong created in Vietnam: Goal: to unite South with the North 1962 – US begins sending troops to Vietnam (Mostly Special Forces)

Gulf of Tonkin incident and resolution - Report of a North Vietnamese attack on an American ship in neutral waters in August Congress gives President Johnson the power to "take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States and to prevent further aggression."

Vietnam - US involved (officially) - public support at home declines - Nixon withdraws troops in 1973, declaring South Vietnam was strong enough to stand on their own : North takes over South and unifies county under Communism

Presidents During Vietnam

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US and USSR 1970’s – First Nuclear Weapons Treaty 1979 – Soviet’s invade Afghanistan (The US supports afghan rebels)

1980’s -New Soviet Leader: Mikhail Gorbachev -President Regan and Gorbachev hold 4 summit conferences easing tensions and resulting in nuclear disarmament : Soviet Union falls apart and the Cold War comes to an end

1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall : Collapse of USSR

President Clinton Bosnia 2. Somalia 3. Haiti 4. Middle East Peace 5. North Korea

The Bush Doctrine -Current US Foreign Policy (Post 9-11) -“ The US will make no distinction between the terrorists who committed these acts and those who harbor them” -Invasion of Afghanistan (2001) - Invasion of Iraq (2003)

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Exam: Cold War/Asia