-Japan, who was a leading member of the League of Nations, invaded Manchuria. Manchuria was part of the territory of China, which was a fellow member in the League of Nations. This was the first series of attacks that eventually brought most of South-East Asia under Japanese control.
2. Discuss an economic cause of WWII that could be related to the reading.
- Although this is not related to the reading, I think that some of the effects of the Great Depression are an economic cause of WWII.
3. Discuss an ideological cause of WWII that could be related to the reading.
- I think that there were many ideological causes of WWII, which included fascism, and anti communism.
4. Answer question A from chapter 8 worksheet.
1. Japan
2. This could be China or Manchuria.
3. I think that the cartoonist was trying to make the point that Japan was beginning to invade Manchuria (as represented by the sun,) and the clouds (Manchuria) are being pushed away by the bright sun.
5. Answer question B from chapter 8 worksheet.
1. I'm assuming that this was a somewhat wealthy family, considering the man is dressed in pretty decent clothes. Also, it looks like they are carrying a rocking horse, and I'm assuming if it was a poor family they would not have the money to buy these extra toys for their children.
2. They were probably fleeing so that they wouldn't be affected when the Japanese arrived at their home trying to kill them and steal their goods. They took so many possessions with them so that the Japanese wouldn't be able to take these goods.
Katie,
ReplyDeleteHere are some thoughts on the HW,
1. Weakness of the League of nations, or the fact that the military controlled the Japanese Govt. could be political causes of Japan invading Manchuria.
Also, the Washington naval conference, although it reduced japan's navy, guaranteed they'd be strong in the Pacific, which may have led to the invasion because the threat of a British or US response was limited.
2. World Economic crisis may have been motivation for japan to try to get raw materials from Manchuria, as the japanese economy struggled
3. China was in a Civil War in the 1930s, and Japan signed the anti-comintern Pact in 1937; so maybe the US, french and the Brits didn't mind Japan killing Chinese Communists so much. If Japan controlled china, it would definitely NOT be communist!
Good effort overall, 10/10!