History of Japanese Culture and Institutions


History of Japanese Culture and Institutions : History 256 Topic Eleven: Militarism and War History 256 First Page I Getting Started on the Web I Syllabus I Requirement I Museum Field Project I Library Assignment I Cultural Projects I Videos I Maps I Chronology I Bibliography I Websites I powerpoint

Essay 1. Discuss the Manchurian Incident and its Consequences. Did this incident contribute to the outbreak of World War II? 2. Assess obstacles facing Japanese liberals in the 1920s. In your opinion, which of these was the most severe? 3. Compare and contrast Japanese political organization before and after World War II.

Identifications: Identify and discuss the importance of the following items.
Washington Conference, Cherry Society, Zhang Zuolin, Manchukuo, The Imperial Way Faction, Mazaki Jinzaburo, Marco Polo Bridge, Sino Japanese War, Nanjing Massacre, Prince Konoe Fumimaro, General Claire L. Chennault, Tripartite Pact, General Tojo Hideki, Battle of Midway, Imperial Rule Assistance Association, "spiritual mobilization," "Asia for the Asians," "Kamikaze," Hiroshima, Nagasaki,

Reading Assignment

Conrad Schirokauer, A Brief History of Japanese Civilization, Chapter 11

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