1. Chapter 29: Asian Nations Struggled to Gain Stability (1945 to the present)

2. Introduction Look at the maps on pgs. 615 and 795 and compare them How many nations that were former colonies have gained independence? Which nations were never colonies? What are some challenges that might arise in the new Asian nations? Building an economy, establish a government and resist outside forces How might these new nations affect the west? They might exert cultural influence, provide economic competition and serve as pawns in the cold war

3. Chapter Overview Great change occurred after WWII In China, Communist led by Mao Zedong overthrew the nationalist government The communist dramatically change the nature of China’s economy Disputes among party leaders led to the Great cultural Revolution of 1966 China broke off relations with the Soviet Union Later China resumed diplomatic relations with the US

4. Korea Was divided after WWII Northern Korea (Communist) invaded S. Korea in 1950 The attack was condemned by the UN An armistice was signed in 1953 Japan Lost territorial gains Underwent agricultural and industrial changes In the 1980s Japan was Asia’s leading industrial power

5. Indian Subcontinent Was divided into India and Pakistan India, under Nehru, adopted a mixed economy Foreign relations were marked by conflicts with Pakistan and China After a civil war, East Pakistan became the nation of Bangladesh

6. Philippines/Indonesia The Philippines gained independence in 1946 but retained close ties with the US After years of authoritarian rule under Ferdinand Marcos, the Philippines returned to democracy in the 1980s Indonesia Under Sukarno and Suharto Indonesia suffered from economic misstatement The new federation of Malaysia was endangered by cultural and economic differences After gaining independence, Burma tries to remain neutral in the ongoing East-West conflict

7. Indochina France fought a long war and was defeated by communist led Viet Minh In the 1960s the US became heavily involved in Vietnam but with drew in 1973 N. Vietnam defeated S. Vietnam in 1975 Other countries in S. Asia were also affected by border disputes and refugee problems Asian countries encouraged industrialization with various approaches such as authoritarian measures to international cooperation Some countries enjoyed success but throughout the region economic development proceeded at a slow pace

8. Objectives 1.Discuss the changes in Chinese economic and foreign policy instituted by the communist government 2.Explain the causes and effects of the Great Proletarian Cultural revolution 3.Outline the causes and results of the Korean war 4.ID the aims of the American occupation of Japan 5.Describe the social and economic changes that occurred in postwar Japan 6.Trace the development of the US-Japanese relations since 1945 7.ID the major social and economic problems facing India 8. Describe the events that led to the establishment of Bangladesh and Pakistan

9. Objectives 9.Compare the movement toward independence of the countries of SE Asia 10.Discuss the challenges facing the countries of SE Asia today 11.Trace the US involvement in the Vietnamese conflict 12.Explain how the Vietnamese War affected the countries of Indochina 13.Discuss the trend toward authoritarian governments in Asia 14.Describe the economic development in Asia 15.Give examples of Asia’s influence on the West