1. Japan (1945-Today)

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

4. Occupation

5. -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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. TOYOTAHONDA NISSANMAZDA MITSUBISHISUBARU SUZUKIISUZU

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

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

17. Taiwan - once ruled by China -became semi-independent in 1945 -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

18. 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.

20. History of Vietnam: Foreign Policy

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

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

23. 1946 - Vietnam splits in two: Communist North and Non-Communist South 1954 - France surrenders at Dein Bien Phu: US begins sending money and military advisors to support Sought Vietnam

24. 1959 - Viet Cong created in Vietnam: Goal: to unite South with the North 1962 – US begins sending troops to Vietnam (Mostly Special Forces)

25. 1964 - Gulf of Tonkin incident and resolution - Report of a North Vietnamese attack on an American ship in neutral waters in August 1964 - 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."

26. Vietnam - US involved 1965-1973 (officially) - public support at home declines - Nixon withdraws troops in 1973, declaring South Vietnam was strong enough to stand on their own. -1975: North takes over South and unifies county under Communism

27. Presidents During Vietnam

28. US GOVT BUNKER

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

31. 1980’s -New Soviet Leader: Mikhail Gorbachev -President Regan and Gorbachev hold 4 summit conferences easing tensions and resulting in nuclear disarmament - 1989: Soviet Union falls apart and the Cold War comes to an end

32. 1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall 1990-1991 : Collapse of USSR

33. President Clinton 1992-2000 1.Bosnia 2. Somalia 3. Haiti 4. Middle East Peace 5. North Korea

34. 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)

35. CHINA Read page 560-565 in text

36. Exam: Cold War/Asia