World War II Japan – An Emerging Power : World War II Japan – An Emerging Power BRAIN FLEX
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1. JAPAN: Modern Dynasty-Ancient Traditions : 1. JAPAN: Modern Dynasty-Ancient Traditions Society: Very Militaristic/Male
Samurai Warrior Tradition Military Held Great Power Warriors Own Land Bushido & The Way of the Samurai
2. Emperor Hirohito: "emperor of heaven" : 2. Emperor Hirohito: "emperor of heaven" more a figurehead of the state than ruler.
not factor in
the war. B. Leadership: a military & industry
who gained control of government. Emperor Hirohito on September 27, 1945 after the surrender of Japan. HIROHITO BECAME
EMPEROR AT AGE 15 Considered to be a GOD.
3. Political Map Of Japan Present Day : 3. Political Map Of Japan Present Day Slightly smaller than California
125 million people
Per Capita Income Today- $23,000 per year.
4. JAPAN: Growing-Industrializing : 4. JAPAN: Growing-Industrializing Defense Philosophy:
Resources:
Essential Industrial Materials:
Space:
Effect of Depression?
Fears Of Military Leaders:
What Are The Options? Best Defense Is Good Offensive
Limited – Must Trade OR get More
Oil – Iron – Rubber – Other Metals
Limited – Cramped – U.S. Keeps Immigrants Out
No $ To Buy Raw Materials
Limited Economy Means Limited Military – Limited Status – Limited Offense
Take What They Need
5. Who Owns The Phillipines In 1941? : 5. Who Owns The Phillipines In 1941?
6. Who controls Burma, India and Australia? : 6. Who controls Burma, India and Australia? TIME LINE
OF JAPANESE
AGGRESSION
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your timeline)
About “The Last Samurai” : About “The Last Samurai” After examining the ravages of 19th century America in his Academy
Award winning Civil War drama Glory, director Edward Zwick
explores the birth of modern Japan in The Last Samurai, a sweeping
epic set in Japan during the 1870s. Tom Cruise stars as Capt. Nathan
Algren, a respected American military officer hired by the Emperor of
Japan to train the country's first army in the art of modern warfare. As
the Emperor attempts to eradicate the ancient Imperial Samurai
warriors in preparation for more Westernized and trade-friendly
government policies, Algren finds himself unexpectedly impressed and
influenced by his encounters with the Samurai, which places him at the
center of a struggle between two eras (Old vs New) and two worlds,
with only his own sense of honor to guide him. (Source: Amazon.Com) BACK TO FIRST SLIDE
OBJ. #1: How did the Depression Influence American Foreign Policy? : OBJ. #1: How did the Depression Influence American Foreign Policy? FDR Promotes “Good Neighbor Policy”: with Latin America to ________________________ (We have no right to intervene in the affairs of other countries)
Recognition of Soviet Union (USSR): trade with Soviets and send message to Japan that we have a ________________________________
_____________________________________
Passage of Reciprocal Trade Agreement – 1934: State department can negotiate treaties with other countries to _________. (increase trade!) Reduce tariffs Relationship with someone who can oppose them Improve relations & increase trade