1. BELLWORK 3/2: EA1
To begin class, finish reading/annotating your “Guide to Paper 1” packet. Once you are finished, answer these bellwork questions and I will check your annotations for points.
Describe the two case studies that are the focus of this unit, as well as, the content for EA1.
What is paper 1 testing? What skills will be assessed?
For each of the four EA questions, summarize the focus, point value and how to approach it.
THINKER: Make a prediction  What do you anticipate to be the most difficult part of EA1?

2. Your Guide for Paper 1 (EA1)
The Move to Global War (Prescribed Subject #1)
Rise of nationalist, militarist, totalitarian regimes
Case Study #1: Expansion of Japan into East Asia and response of Western democracies
Case Study #2: Rise of Italian Fascism and German Nazism and how their expansion ended “collective security”
As you read “Your Guide for Paper 1,” annotate the following pts:
Preparing for Paper 1
What you can expect on Paper 1
How to approach the source questions for Paper 1
Helpful Tips for Paper 1
We will complete a mock assessment for EA 1 after Spring Break – so be prepared! Understand the questions, tactics and bring EA guide!

3. BELLWORK: March 3rd Why is extreme nationalism often a cause of war?
How does imperialism support nationalist ideas?
EA1 practice  What is the message of the source (right)?
THINKER: Today, we will begin our study of the military takeover of Japan’s government. Make a prediction  What would a military-run government look like? Give examples!

4. Japanese Expansionism in East Asia
1.1 The Impact of nationalism and militarism on Japan’s foreign policy: the origins

5. What were the origins of Japanese nationalism and militarism? (pg.15)
Growing nationalism Why?
Imperialist foreign policy. . . How?
linked to 
reliant on 
Militarism. . . Why?
Military needed to take action, expand and make political decisions
Transform Japan into Western-style power, lead Asia, secure markets/materials, security, popular support
In pursuit of nationalist goals, Japan took over other Asian territories

6. Factors that contributed to the growth of Japanese nationalism and militarism
Determination to transform Japan into a Western-style power
Desire for equality with Western powers
Japan’s belief in its destiny as the leader of Asia
Need to obtain raw materials and secure markets in East Asia
Need for strategic security
Actions of the Western powers
Growing popular support for militarism and expansionism in Japan
***These factors motivated Japan to implement an imperialist foreign policy. In order to do this, they relied on a strong military to take action and make political decisions***

7. 1.1 Reading Assignment
As you read this section, focus on the factors that contributed to the growth of Japanese nationalism/militarism
I will complete a note check, so make sure you:
Read for understanding!
Annotate the content in the packet, or in separate notes. (annotate: to add notes (to a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment)
If you do separate notes, keep it organized as an outline, Cornell style, or mind map
Also, annotate the sources – this is preparing you for a source-based exam  practice these skills!

8. BELLWORK: March 20th List five effects of Perry’s arrival in Japan.
Why was Manchuria so important to Japan?
How did the Russo-Japanese War impact Japan’s status as a world power?
Describe Japan’s shift to a foreign policy of internationalism in the 1920’s.
How did political instability in China encourage the growth of Japanese nationalism/militarism?

9. Perry’s Arrival in Japan
: Japan isolated itself to prevent spread of Christianity
1853: Perry and his “Black Ships” arrive in Japan
1854: Treaty of Kanagawa was signed
How did this change the government?
How did this change the military?
How did this change society?
(Meiji period): first half of the Empire of Japan when Japanese society moved from being an isolated feudal society to its modern form

10. Meiji Period:
“rich country, strong military”

11. Manchuria Agriculturally rich Mineral rich
Could supply resources to Japan
Living space for Japan’s growing populous
Buffer against Russia
Clashed with Russia over control in 1904 = war
Increased control as a result of WWI

12. Russo-Japanese War (1904)
Japan’s confidence was boosted by 1902 Anglo-Japanese Alliance
Clash over interests in Korea and Manchuria
Japan surprisingly defeats Russia! Navy!
Treaty of Portsmouth

13. Effects of Russo-Japanese War
Japan gained control of Korea and Manchuria
Fostered respect of the West
Increased admiration by other Asian nations
Affirmed Japan’s own belief in its destiny as leader of Asia
The cost of war and defending new territories increased the demand for a stronger army
By 1906, Japan was obsessed with security, pursuit of an empire and status as a world power

14. Japan and Internationalism

15. Instability in China

16. Poster Review Project: Origins of Japanese Militarism and Nationalism
With a group, you will create a poster used to review an important topic from the chapter
Your poster should highlight the MAIN idea(s), but focus specifically on how your event impacted Japanese militarism and nationalism
Make it visually appealing
Be creative!

17. Poster Topics
Effects of first Sino-Japanese War (include impact on China and the Triple Intervention)
Effects of World War I on Japan (include “21 demands” and economic impact)
Japan’s desire for equality with the West (include Washington Treaties and why it felt it was NOT being treated equally)
Japan’s problems during 1920’s (include failure of democracy, economic problems and internal divisions)
Japanese expansion (include civilian support, need for raw materials/markets, and strategic security)

18. Poster Groups Jake, Jason, Gigi, Rachel
Joshua, Vanessa, Ethan, Aireana, Amir
Gabby, Maancy, Travis, Trey, Rosie
Trevor, Dylan, Zoe, Lorelei, Casey
Nathan, Cate, Vincent, Rainee

19. BELLWORK: EA1 Practice! 
Read sources C & D on page 18  List two similarities and two differences.
Analyze the political cartoon on page 24  What is the message with regard to China?

20. Effects of First Sino-Japanese War

21. Effects of WWI on Japan
Treaty of Versailles allowed Japan to annex German Pacific territories
China angered over these gains
Economic benefit of WWI: Japan became more self-sufficient; without competition in the region, their economy boomed
Major concern of US and Britain was Japan’s influence over China (1921 Washington Conference)

22. Japan obtains control of Mariana, Marshall, Kiribalti Islands

23. Japan’s Economic boom during WWI

24. Japan’s desire for equality with the West
Tonnage limitations
Country
Capital ships
Carriers
Britain
525,000 tons
135,000 tons
U.S.
Japan
315,000 tons
81,000 tons
France
175,000 tons
60,000 tons
Italy

25. Japan felt the League of Nations treated it as unequal

26. “The Yellow Peril”

27. 1920’s – Japan’s problem years
Although WWI made Japan the industrial center of the East, they still faced economic problems:
Profits from war were not invested well
A lot of money spent on funding Chinese warlords
Foreign debt remained high
Printed money = inflation
Riots over rice availability
Riches made from war stayed in hands of wealthy

28. Japan in the 1920’s: peaceful? Liberal?
When the economic crisis hit, radical political factions formed
Despite the growing power/popularity of the left, the undercurrent of right-wing nationalism remained
1921: PM Hara was assassinated
Three ineffective leaders followed
Gov. cut military spending (tensions grow btwn. gov/mil)
Military began to act without government consent (invasion of Manchuria)
1926: Emperor Hirohito (Emperor through WWII, pressured by military)
1929: GD = silk economy collapsed, unemployment, limit expansion, cut mil $
1930: PM Hamaguchi was assassinated

29. Japanese Expansion

31. Political Transition: from left to right
The more liberal era during the 1920’s was short lived, as the army reasserted itself in the 1930’s.
Japan had a history of strong nationalism, but as the military gained more and more influence, Japan became increasingly aggressive.

32. Factors that contributed to the growth of Japanese nationalism and militarism
Determination to transform Japan into a Western-style power
Desire for equality with Western powers
Japan’s belief in its destiny as the leader of Asia
Need to obtain raw materials and secure markets in East Asia
Need for strategic security
Actions of the Western powers
Growing popular support for militarism and expansionism in Japan
***Out of all of these factors, which do you feel contributed the MOST to the rise of Japanese militarism and nationalism?***

33. Homework: 1.2 Impact of nationalism and militarism on foreign policy
Japanese Expansion in Southeast Asia
3 Examples:
Mukden Incident (invasion of Manchuria)
Second Sino-Japanese War
Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor
Read pgs
Notes/annotations should focus on:
Causes of expansion
Events leading to the takeover of Manchuria
Impact on Japan, Manchuria, China and international relations
Don’t forget to annotate the sources!!!