Anticipatory Set
Discuss the following questions with your neighbor:
• Does military aggression achieve goals? Explain
with examples.
• What should happen to countries that start wars?
Europe and Japan in Ruins
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In groups of 3-4 use book/notes to describe conditions
in postwar Europe and Japan
1.
Note 3 ways war affected the land and people of
Europe
Note 3 political problems postwar governments faced
Note 1 way the Allies dealt with the Holocaust
Note 2 effects of Allied bombing raids on Japan
Note 3 ways US occupation changed Japan
Note 3 provisions in Japan’s new constitution
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6.
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Each group will present their findings to the rest of the
class. Make sure that everyone in your groups
participates.
Europe and Japan in Ruins
1.
Note 3 ways war affected the land and people of Europe
Destroyed cities, factories, farmland and utilities; ruined economy, food and
supply shortages, famine, disease; unemployment & destroyed lives
2.
Note 3 political problems postwar governments faced
Displaced persons; discredited governments & lack of political leaders; fear
of Communist takeovers
3.
Note 1 way the Allies dealt with the Holocaust
Put Nazis on trial for “crimes against humanity”
4.
Note 2 effects of Allied bombing raids on Japan
Destroyed cities & shattered economy; caused death of 2 million people
5.
Note 3 ways US occupation changed Japan
Government was democratized; land ownership was expanded &
independent labor unions were formed; standing army was disbanded
6.
Note 3 provisions in Japan’s new constitution
2 house parliament (Diet) elected by the people & all citizens over 20 could
vote; prime minister chosen by majority of Diet as head of government;
Japan forbidden to start an offensive war