1. 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?

2. Europe and Japan in Ruins 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 2.Note 3 political problems postwar governments faced 3.Note 1 way the Allies dealt with the Holocaust 4.Note 2 effects of Allied bombing raids on Japan 5.Note 3 ways US occupation changed Japan 6.Note 3 provisions in Japan’s new constitution Each group will present their findings to the rest of the class. Make sure that everyone in your groups participates.

3. 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