1. BW 10/19: “What Japanese History Lessons Leave Out”
Begin class by reading the article.
Answer the six questions that follow.
Be ready to discuss!
Shinzo Abe: PM of Japan (2012-present)

2. Yasukuni Shrine Built in 1869
Commemorates those who died in service of Japan
2.5M people are enshrined here
Among these are 1,068 convicted war criminals, 14 of whom are A-Class
leading to the Yasukuni controversies

3. Shinzo Abe has visited the shrine in 2013

4. Yasukuni Controversy
China, South Korea and North Korea have called the Yasukuni Shrine “a revisionist and unapologetic approach to Japanese crimes of World War II.”
As a result, these governments have protested visits since
After warnings by the U.S., Shinzo refrained from visiting the shrine again.

5. May 2016: Obama visits Hiroshima

6. Dec. 2016: Shinzo Abe was the first Japanese PM to visit Pearl Harbor!

7. Intro to Unit 5
20th Century Warfare

8. Discussion: EA2 Review What are you expected to do for Paper 2?
When studying wars in IB, what are the three major topics and focus of study? (Think about how we divided/approached WWI & WWII)
When creating an EA2 outline, what should be included? Why is writing an outline necessary?

9. Topic
Prescribed Content
Causes of War
Economic, ideological, political, territorial and other causes
Short vs Long Term Causes
Practices of War and their impact on the Outcome
Types of war: civil wars; wars between states; guerrilla wars
Technological developments; theatres of war – air, land, sea
The extent of the mobilization of human and economic resources
The influence and/or involvement of foreign powers
Effects of War
The successes and failures of peacemaking
Territorial Changes
Political repercussions
Economic, social, and demographic impact
Topics for Detailed Study
Africa: Algerian War
Americas: Falklands/Malvinas War
Asia: Indochina War (Chinese Civil War)
“Cross-Regional” Wars: WWI & WWII

10. EA2 Example
Evaluate the significance of economic factors in the rise to power of one 20th century authoritarian leader.
What is the command term? What are the focus words?
How would you approach this essay?

11. Unit 5 Map Quiz: Asia
Several conflicts within this unit (as well as unit 6 – Cold War) focus on Asia.
Therefore, it is important you understand exactly where these countries are located!
Use (WH book) to label 40 countries.
Also, label the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, Sea of Japan & China Sea.

14. Asia Map Quiz Monday (10/29)!
25 points!
Identify 22 countries
Word bank provided (30 countries)
Label 3 bodies of water