| During the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-45) many atrocities were committed by both sides. Here a Chinese hostage is about to have his head removed by a Japanese soldier. |
STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS NEXT WEEK
I will conduct two study skills workshops on Wednesday and Friday next week during lunch. They will be geared specifically toward the Rise of Mao Paper 2 essay exam to be given on Tues., Dec. 20.
BONUS: Students who attend and participate in both workshops will receive a 5-point bonus on the exam, which is 5 percent because it will be worth 100 points.
HOMEWORK DUE FOR MONDAY
Read Chapters 7, 8 and 9 in the shared document entitled, 20th Century China - Part 3.
Copy the NINE questions below and paste them under Question 16 on your Rise of Mao worksheet.
Answer questions 17 - 25.
Your answers are due prior to class on Mon., Dec. 12.
Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-45) Questions
Reading: Chapter 7 - 20th Century China - Part 3
17. Why did Japan want to control the Manchurian region in China? Please be specific in your response.
18. What had happened in 1928 that threatened Japan's interest in the region?
19. What event and conditions prompted the Japanese officers (acting without orders from the Japanese gov't) to invade and control Manchuria in 1931?
20. How did Chaiang Kaishek respond to Japan's maneuvers?
21. "When Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 it was not really much of a surprise." Judging by what you have read in Chapter 7, and by the map on page 16, what evidence can you find to support this opinion?
Reading: Chapter 8 - 20th Century China - Part 3
22. why didn't Chainag Kaishek fight the Japanese between 1931 and 1936?
23. What was the Xian Incident and why did it swing the Chainag's pendulum the other way. what happened as a result?
Reading: Chapter 9 - 20th Century China - Part 3
24. Consider the power bases of the CCP and the GMD. Where were Japanese troops from 1938 to 1944. What effect will this have on future events?
25. How did the Communist respond against the Japanese? what about Chinese citizens? Consider the Hundred Regiments Battle and the Three All Campaign.
