Additionally, you are to read War in Pacific. It is .pdf file I've shared with you in your WWII file folder. After reading the three pages and studying the sources, answer the following questions and post them to your blog. These are due on Monday.
Title: Dropping the Atomic Bomb Labels: atomic_bomb, Manhattan_Project, Truman, Japan, WWII, Pacific_War
1. What factors have affected viewpoints on Truman's decision?
A factor that affected the viewpoints on trumans decision is that he was hearing that Japan was not going to give up and they would fight to the death. So truman decided that the use of the bomb would have to be like anyother weapon used in the war, quick and unexpected. Another factor is that during the testing of the bomb, scientists found that no country could recover from a bomb with this power. Truman felt that the bomb would be the best way to end the war with as little american casualties as possible.
2. Do you think he made the right decision? Give your reasons.
My opionion on this matter is very split. I think that Truman had good intentions with dropping the bomb on japan. In fact many good things came out of this esspecially that it ended the war and saved alot of american lives. But then again was it worth killing all of the innocent lives to end a war. Some argue the immorality of it all and to an extent i agree but the bomb was necassary.
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Showing posts with label Japan. Show all posts
Sunday, March 14, 2010
The War in the Pacific
Read Chapter 25-3, The War in the Pacific (Stop at the end of page 790) and answer the following questions. These are due at the beginning of class Friday. Title: War in the Pacific Labels: Atomic_Bomb, Truman, Pacific_War, Japan, MacArthur, Battle_of_Midway, Manhattan_Project, Iwo_Jima.
1. What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
Its importance was that it was a turning point in the Pacific War and WWII for america. America was deffinatley the most prepared in this battle and caught the japanese with their boats on the deck. They destroyed air craft carriers and planes. Japanese officials even said the it avenged pearl harbor.
2. What strategy did the United States adopt in fighting Japan?
They began island hopping taking each island as they moved towards japan.
3. Why did the Japanese fight so hard on Iwo Jima?
The japanese had so many troops on Iwo Jima that the americans had to fight hard. Also if they took Iwo Jima they would only have to take Okinawa in order to bomb japan.
4. Why did the Allies believe Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan?
This battle cost thousands of american lives and was long and tough. This allowed us to realize that in order to invade japan more lives would be lost and more time needed.
5. What was the Manhattan Project?
The creation of the atomic bomb led by General Leslie Groves and by American Scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
6. Ultimately, why did President Truman decide to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
He felt that it was the only way to end the war. He gave japan the chance to surrender and when they didnt he dropped the bomb.
1. What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
Its importance was that it was a turning point in the Pacific War and WWII for america. America was deffinatley the most prepared in this battle and caught the japanese with their boats on the deck. They destroyed air craft carriers and planes. Japanese officials even said the it avenged pearl harbor.
2. What strategy did the United States adopt in fighting Japan?
They began island hopping taking each island as they moved towards japan.
3. Why did the Japanese fight so hard on Iwo Jima?
The japanese had so many troops on Iwo Jima that the americans had to fight hard. Also if they took Iwo Jima they would only have to take Okinawa in order to bomb japan.
4. Why did the Allies believe Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan?
This battle cost thousands of american lives and was long and tough. This allowed us to realize that in order to invade japan more lives would be lost and more time needed.
5. What was the Manhattan Project?
The creation of the atomic bomb led by General Leslie Groves and by American Scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
6. Ultimately, why did President Truman decide to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
He felt that it was the only way to end the war. He gave japan the chance to surrender and when they didnt he dropped the bomb.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
America Moves Toward War
Second, read Chapter 24-4 in your history textbook and answer the following questions. Post them to your blog by Wednesday at 3:10 p.m. Title: America Moves Toward War Labels: FDR, Pearl_Harbor, WWII, Japan, Great_Britain, Axis_Powers,
1. What did the 1939 Neutrality Act allow?
It allowed Cash and Carry which was when countries who wanted to purchase munitions from america they had to come to america and pick up the munitions.
2. Who were the Axis powers?
Italy Germany and Japan.
3. What did the Lend-Lease Act do?
Lended arms to countries who were in need and were "vital" to the protection of the u.s.
4. What pledges were contained in the Atlantic Charter?
Collective security, disarmament, self determination, economic cooperation, and freedom of the seas.
5. Who were the Allies?
The nations that have fought the axis powers i.e Great Britain, America etc.
6. What did the attack at Pearl Harbor do to the U.s. Pacific fleet?
It nearly destroyed the entire u.s fleet.
7. Why did Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S.?
Because america declared war on japan.
1. What did the 1939 Neutrality Act allow?
It allowed Cash and Carry which was when countries who wanted to purchase munitions from america they had to come to america and pick up the munitions.
2. Who were the Axis powers?
Italy Germany and Japan.
3. What did the Lend-Lease Act do?
Lended arms to countries who were in need and were "vital" to the protection of the u.s.
4. What pledges were contained in the Atlantic Charter?
Collective security, disarmament, self determination, economic cooperation, and freedom of the seas.
5. Who were the Allies?
The nations that have fought the axis powers i.e Great Britain, America etc.
6. What did the attack at Pearl Harbor do to the U.s. Pacific fleet?
It nearly destroyed the entire u.s fleet.
7. Why did Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S.?
Because america declared war on japan.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Isolationism and FDR (1935 - 1941)
Read pages 13-26 in U.S. Isolationism - Part II and answer the following questions. They are due by the beginning of class on Monday, March 1.
This is a Google Doc that has been shared with you in a folder titled, WWII. (They are .pdf files, so you can print them at home if you want but it isn't necessary.)
Answer the following questions and post them on your blog. Title: "Isolationism" and FDR (1935 - 1941) Labels: Isolationism, FDR, Germany, Japan, Hitler, Great_Depression, Open_Door_Policy
1. What were the goals of the isolationists? Why is "isolationism" a misleading term?
The goals of isolationism were to spread democracy and american values not by means of war and violence but by means of example. It is wanting to preserve peace in the world without the means of war. The word isolationism is misleading because it usually refers to seperating a country from the rest of the world, however this term reffered to isolating a country from conflict.
2. What did some isolationists feel that there was no need for Americans to feel threatened by developments in Europe and Asia?
Because the vast oceans protected america from these powers and allies were made in the western hemisphere.
3. What were the purposes of the Nye Committee hearings?
To investigate the munitions and banking industries.
4. List two impressions that the Nye Committee hearings created.
1. that american soldiers died in ww1 because corps looking to make a profit convinced president wilson to go to war.
2. increased isolationist mood in u.s
5. What were the purposes of the Neutrality Acts?
The purposes of the neutrality acts were to force the nation to be completely neutral like banning shipping and carry of weapons to warring nations.
6. List two reasons that some Americans considered Roosevelt's leadership radical and dangerous.
1. because he wanted to run for a third term which proved him overcontrolling.
2. attempting to ease americans into ww2
7. What was "Cash and Carry"?
a program that roosevelt supported so that america was payed by the allies to supply weapons to avoid debt and the allies would have to sail to america to get them so that sea danger was avoided.
8. Why did President Roosevelt freeze Japanese assets in the United States?
japanese agression on china
9. What was the purpose of the America First Committee?
supporting isolationist ideals and keeping the interests of domestic america before foreign interests.
This is a Google Doc that has been shared with you in a folder titled, WWII. (They are .pdf files, so you can print them at home if you want but it isn't necessary.)
Answer the following questions and post them on your blog. Title: "Isolationism" and FDR (1935 - 1941) Labels: Isolationism, FDR, Germany, Japan, Hitler, Great_Depression, Open_Door_Policy
1. What were the goals of the isolationists? Why is "isolationism" a misleading term?
The goals of isolationism were to spread democracy and american values not by means of war and violence but by means of example. It is wanting to preserve peace in the world without the means of war. The word isolationism is misleading because it usually refers to seperating a country from the rest of the world, however this term reffered to isolating a country from conflict.
2. What did some isolationists feel that there was no need for Americans to feel threatened by developments in Europe and Asia?
Because the vast oceans protected america from these powers and allies were made in the western hemisphere.
3. What were the purposes of the Nye Committee hearings?
To investigate the munitions and banking industries.
4. List two impressions that the Nye Committee hearings created.
1. that american soldiers died in ww1 because corps looking to make a profit convinced president wilson to go to war.
2. increased isolationist mood in u.s
5. What were the purposes of the Neutrality Acts?
The purposes of the neutrality acts were to force the nation to be completely neutral like banning shipping and carry of weapons to warring nations.
6. List two reasons that some Americans considered Roosevelt's leadership radical and dangerous.
1. because he wanted to run for a third term which proved him overcontrolling.
2. attempting to ease americans into ww2
7. What was "Cash and Carry"?
a program that roosevelt supported so that america was payed by the allies to supply weapons to avoid debt and the allies would have to sail to america to get them so that sea danger was avoided.
8. Why did President Roosevelt freeze Japanese assets in the United States?
japanese agression on china
9. What was the purpose of the America First Committee?
supporting isolationist ideals and keeping the interests of domestic america before foreign interests.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
World Events Set Stage for
Answer the following questions and post them on your blog. Title: World Events Set Stage for Isolationism Labels: Isolationism, FDR, Germany, Japan, Hitler, Great_Depression, Open_Door_Policy
1. What was the Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles? (pgs. 4 - 5)
They did not find the League of Nations to be a goodd idea because they felt that racism and fairness would be against japans involvement. Greater powers would not treat japan with respect.
2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?
between 1885 and 1920, japan had a large boost in its domestic production. Another example of how Japans power was rivaling European and American interests was how the japanese defeated russia in the Russo-Japanese war. This showed that japan was stable with their army
3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
The washington naval conference was held because people were concerned about japans increasing naval power. This threatned the american interests in the Pacific ocean. The parties decided to limit the amount of naval ships, make the use of poisonous gas obsolete, and placed a moratorium on building new battleships.
4. The Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and widely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
U.S allowed in self defense militarily and it was not required to take military action to enforce the treaty.
5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)
improved economis status in germany, reduced the unemployment rate, and restored national pride to the germans still embarrassed by WWI.
6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
obtaining raw materials and gaining power in japan.
7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?
Reichstad fire was blamed on german communists who according to hitler were trying to incite a civil war. The accomplishments were that for hitler he suspened the rights to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and right to assembly.
Manchuria: blamed on chinese dissidents by the japanese. in both instenses it is believed that the nation set fire to these places inorder that they may blame it on the enemy.
8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
The japanese army was one of the most powerful bureaucratic institutions.
9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)
Facism: authoritarian form of gov. formed in Italy and later adopted in Nazi Germany. It puts gov. in control and enforces the rule of state over person.
Socialism: enforced on creating a classless society where everyone and everything is equal.
Liberal democracies: have a constitution and reps. that enforce the freedoms and rights of the people. liberal democracies care about the wellfare of the people unlike facism and socialism.
1. What was the Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles? (pgs. 4 - 5)
They did not find the League of Nations to be a goodd idea because they felt that racism and fairness would be against japans involvement. Greater powers would not treat japan with respect.
2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?
between 1885 and 1920, japan had a large boost in its domestic production. Another example of how Japans power was rivaling European and American interests was how the japanese defeated russia in the Russo-Japanese war. This showed that japan was stable with their army
3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
The washington naval conference was held because people were concerned about japans increasing naval power. This threatned the american interests in the Pacific ocean. The parties decided to limit the amount of naval ships, make the use of poisonous gas obsolete, and placed a moratorium on building new battleships.
4. The Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and widely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
U.S allowed in self defense militarily and it was not required to take military action to enforce the treaty.
5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)
improved economis status in germany, reduced the unemployment rate, and restored national pride to the germans still embarrassed by WWI.
6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
obtaining raw materials and gaining power in japan.
7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?
Reichstad fire was blamed on german communists who according to hitler were trying to incite a civil war. The accomplishments were that for hitler he suspened the rights to freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and right to assembly.
Manchuria: blamed on chinese dissidents by the japanese. in both instenses it is believed that the nation set fire to these places inorder that they may blame it on the enemy.
8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
The japanese army was one of the most powerful bureaucratic institutions.
9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)
Facism: authoritarian form of gov. formed in Italy and later adopted in Nazi Germany. It puts gov. in control and enforces the rule of state over person.
Socialism: enforced on creating a classless society where everyone and everything is equal.
Liberal democracies: have a constitution and reps. that enforce the freedoms and rights of the people. liberal democracies care about the wellfare of the people unlike facism and socialism.
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