Japan – An Emerging Power
World War II
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1. JAPAN: Modern Dynasty-Ancient Traditions A. Society:
•Very Militaristic/Male • Samurai Warrior Tradition • Warriors Own Land
• Military Held Great Power
Bushido & The Way of the Samurai
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2. Emperor Hirohito: "emperor of heaven"
B. Leadership:
• more a figurehead of the state than ruler. • not factor in the war. •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.
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3. Political Map Of Japan
Present Day
•Slightly smaller than California •125 million people •Per Capita Income Today$23,000 per year.
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4. JAPAN: Growing-Industrializing
A. Defense Philosophy: B. Resources:
C. Essential Industrial Materials: •Best Defense Is Good Offensive
•Limited – Must Trade OR get More
•Oil – Iron – Rubber – Other Metals
•Limited – Cramped – U.S. Keeps Immigrants Out E. Effect of Depression? •No $ To Buy Raw Materials D. Space:
F. Fears Of Military Leaders: •Limited Economy Means Limited Military – Limited Status – Limited Offense G. What Are The Options? •Take What They Need
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5. Who Owns The Phillipines In 1941?
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6. Who controls Burma, India and Australia?
TIME LINE OF JAPANESE AGGRESSION (Pull out your timeline)
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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
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OBJ. #1: How did the Depression Influence American Foreign Policy?
• FDR Promotes “Good Neighbor Policy”: with Improve relations & increase trade 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 ________________________________ Relationship with someone _____________________________________ who can oppose them • Passage of Reciprocal Trade Agreement – 1934: State department can negotiate treaties with other countries to Reduce tariffs(increase _________. trade!)
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