Action Plan
Question: What are the differences between before and after WWII in Japan and Germany focusing
on economy, government, and military?
Project day
April 8
What you will
accomplished by each of
these days?
Project introduction
-Come up with a question
Completed
(N/A)
What problems might
we have with
accomplishing this
goal?
Finish research
until Slide 3.
(Chihiro in
charge of slide 2
and Chi Hyun in
charge of slide 3)
YES
-Might have some
problems coming up
with the question. It
might not be specific
enough.
-Might have some
problems researching.
There might not be
enough information
and it might take time
to find a good sight.
Responsibilities
Homework for
next day
- Chihiro and
Chi Hyun
April 10
Research.
-If we couldn’t finish the
homework, finish that first
but if we did, finish
research until slide 5.
- Chihiro in
charge of slide
4 and Chi Hyun
in charge of
slide 5
Finish research
until slide 8.
NO (we
changed
the
question
because it
was hard
to find
informatio
n about
lifestyle)
April 11
Research/start product
-Finish the homework first
if couldn’t and finish the
research. Start the product
if possible.
-Both of us are
in charge of the
last 2 slides.
Work on the
product
YES
-Might not be able to
start the product on
this day.
April 15
Product, practice
-Finish the product and
start practicing. Add the
timers as well to make sure
of the time.
-Both of us are
in charge of
making the
product and
practicing.
Practice (If we
couldn’t practice
this day, we will
stay afterschool
on Wednesday
to practice)
NO
(choosing
pictures
took more
time than
scheduled)
-The product might not
be done on this day
and we might not be
able to practice.
April 18
April 24
Presentation
*There is one person in charge of each slide but the other person can work on them as well.
Outline of the presentation (and who will present)
Slide 0: Introduction of question and what we did -- Chihiro and Chi Hyun
Slide 1: Introduction of WWII -- Chihiro
Slide 2: What it was like before the war in Japan -- Chihiro
Slide 3: What it was like before the war in Germany -- Chi Hyun
Slide 4: What Japan did during the war -- Chihiro
Slide 5: What Germany did during the war -- Chi Hyun
Slide 6: How the government and economy changed in Japan. -- Chihiro
Slide 7: How the government and economy changed in Germany. -- Chi Hyun
Slide 8: How military changed in Japan -- Chihiro
Slide 9: How military changed in Germany -- Chi Hyun
Slide 10: The impacts that are lasting until now in the 2 countries -- Chi Hyun
Link to Diigo Research Group
https://groups.diigo.com/group/finalproject
Link to Research Page
https://docs.google.com/a/unishanoi.org/document/d/16PJc4cwXlSb5raHN9ukx7nvpTVrtsrEjNWXA
wdmZjxU/edit
Link to Presentation
https://docs.google.com/a/unishanoi.org/presentation/d/1NZPNrcmC2TaE59FVBHDf_8E3UUB66EIw
ebl3DZ2y2CM/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=30000#slide=id.gbafefb35_029
- Notes
Slide 1:
World War 2 lasted from 1939 to 1945. There were two groups of countries in this war, the Axis
Powers and the Allies. The Axis powers included Germany, Italy and Japan. And countries such as
Britain, France and the US were on the Allies side. Japan wanted to control Asia and the Nazi party
wanted to control Europe. In 1939, Germany invaded Poland which caused Britain and France to go
to war with Germany since they wanted to help Poland.
Slide 2:
During the Meiji era which lasted until 1912, Japan industrialized and grew a large military at
lightning speed which they gained respect for. But there were new conflicts between the political
movements after this era. Also, the powerful military decided to take control of things by themselves.
They ignored government orders, and they even assassinated the government officials who were
against them. This military's influence led the Japanese people into WW2.
Slide 3: What it was like before the war in Germany (Chi Hyun)
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Fear and anxious came from the Great Depression, made the Fascism (An authoritarian and
nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization.)
In 1932, 42% of the German laborers were fired
Some of them insisted to follow Russian Revolution and get out from the capitalism that
leads the country to depression.
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The capitalists and middle class wanted a strong leader who can solve this problem instead of
weak government. Adolf Hitler was him.
Slide 4:
After the war began, Japan became an ally of Germany and Italy. But soon after the Japanese troops
occupied parts of the French colony, the US demanded to withdraw from them. But instead of
withdrawing, Japan attacked a US naval base which caused the US to declare war on Japan. The US
forces took over the Japanese-occupied islands and Japan soon realized that they were going to lose.
They surrendered after the US dropped two atomic bombs on Japan.
Slide 5: What Germany did during the war
In 1939, Germany invaded countries such as Czechoslovakia, Belgium, France, Denmark and
the Soviet Union. Germany thought there are internal enemy who does not help anything for
the country's glory, for examples, gypsies, or homosexuals. Germany created KZ
(concentration camp) and brought Jews, gypsies into there and massacred them in gas
chamber. The number of victims who were killed this way was 1 million to 1.5 million at least.
Slide 6:
After Japan’s surrender, the territories that were controlled by them were surrendered and the
industries were destroyed. The nation was occupied by the US but it became an even stronger
nation after its rebirth that took place after the occupation. But this time, its strength was economic,
and not military. In 1947, a new constitution was made and women could now vote, it prohibited
Japan from having an army or navy that could threaten its neighbors and it stated that Japan would
never have war again.
Slide 7: How the government and economy changed in Germany.
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Germany divided into east and west by the combined force.
Germany was not able to govern themselves therefore the US governed Germany instead.
The economy right after the war was really shambled. 20% of housing was destroyed, food
production per capita in 1947 was only 51% of its level in 1938. However Germany overcomes this
economic crisis rapidly up to 8%, until end of 1999.
Slide 8:
Although the new Japanese constitution says that "land, sea and air forces, as well as other war
potential, will never be maintained", the Jieitai which is a self-defense force were created after the
US occupation. The Jietai is technologically advanced and they are aiding in some non-combat
missions like helping rebuild Iraq or aiding victims of the Kobe earthquake. There is an army, Navy
and Air Force and they have been engaged in international peacekeeping operations.
Slide 9: How military changed in Germany
Germany could not rebuild the military after WWII, because they had lost the war. The leadership
for governing Germany was taken by the US and also, in the west, Alsace-Lorraine was returned to
France. Like this, Germany had less things compared to before WWII. The military had declined right
after the war. Globally, the UN was formed as the first global organization, and the purpose of the
UN was to keep peace and stability in Europe.
Slide 10: The impacts that are lasting until now in the 2 countries
The division of Germany lasted until 1989, but the Berlin wall was pulled down in 1989 due to the
collapse of the communists in the Soviet Union. The war had approximately 55 million victims in
Europe and the National WWII Memorial is dedicated to all the people that served in WWII.
Hiroshima was where it had lots of damages because of the atomic bomb. It caused many casualties.
But Japan recovered this damage and built a Peace Memorial Park in 1949.