1. BELLWORK: March 26th
How did the war in Europe impact Japanese actions in the Pacific?
What was the Tripartite Pact? List 3 agreements of the pact.
Describe the economic restrictions placed on Japan. How did this impact Japan’s foreign policy?
What errors did Japan make in China? (Source B: pg. 48)
List three effects of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. (pg.54)
THINKER: Throughout this entire period, Japan and the US attempted negotiation. In your opinion, was compromise possible? Why or why not? What would need to happen in order for both sides to reach an agreement?

2. 1.2 Japanese Expansion in South East Asia
Japan’s Attack on Pearl Harbor
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3. Causes of Pearl Harbor: Nationalism/Militarism

4. Causes of Pearl Harbor: Political Situation in Japan
What was the “new world order” agreed upon by the Tripartite Pact?
How might the terms of this treaty facilitate Japanese foreign policy ambitions?

5. Causes of Pearl Harbor: Economic Situation in Japan
Describe the economic restrictions placed on Japan. How did this impact Japan’s foreign policy?

6. Situation in China

7. Situation in China
What errors did Japan make in China? (Source B: pg. 48)

8. Partner Discussion
Throughout this entire period, Japan and the US attempted negotiation. In your opinion, was compromise possible? Why or why not? What would need to happen in order for both sides to reach an agreement?
While negotiations with the U.S. continued, the Japanese Navy presented its plan for war to the Japanese cabinet on September 4, 1941 (pg.50)

9. President Hara, Imperial Conference (November 1941)
“It is impossible, from the standpoint of our present political situation and of our self-preservation, to accept all the American demands. On the other hand, we cannot let the present situation continue. If we miss the present opportunity to go to war, we will have to submit to American dictation. Therefore, I recognize that it is inevitable that we must decide to start a war against the United States. I will put my trust in what I have been told, namely that things will go well in the early part of the war; and that although we will experience increasing difficulties as the war progresses, there is some prospect of success.”
What do YOU think? Was war inevitable?

10. Pearl Harbor Attack: December 7, 1941
FDR limited what Japan could buy from the U.S., froze Japanese financial assets, ended sales of iron and steel, and cut off oil shipments.
On December 7, 1941 Japan
attacked Pearl Harbor, a naval base
in Hawaii.
Goals: 1)stop US interference in
SE Asia, 2) buy time to militarize, and
3) decrease US morale
2,400 Americans killed, 1,200 wounded & 200 warships/planes destroyed.

13. U.S.S. ARIZONA Most dramatic loss in Pearl Harbor attack. 1,177 dead
The wreck was not salvaged and continues to lie on the floor of the harbor.

19. Conclusions/Effects U.S. declares war on Japan (Dec.8)
90% of warships damaged, but aims of attack still not achieved
Japanese conquest of Indo-China, Siam, Dutch East Indies, Malaya, Singapore, and Philippines
Post-war Japanese occupation

21. Historiography of Pearl Harbor
Analyze the different historical perspectives of Pearl Harbor on page 53.
How do orthodox historians differ from revisionist historians regarding Pearl Harbor?
Which side do YOU agree with most? Explain!

22. Pearl Harbor Footage FDR’s speech with footage:
Pearl Harbor movie footage:

23. HOMEWORK: due Thursday
Read 1.3: International Response to Japanese Aggression (pages 61-75)
Focus on:
Key laws/policies of Neutrality
Increased tension with Japan
League of Nations’ response