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World Power Journal: Answering Complex Historical Questions

Should nations intervene in conflicts or let atrocities unfold? Explore pivotal moments in history and their implications on global politics and humanitarianism. Dive into the League of Nations' response to key conflicts.

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World Power Journal: Answering Complex Historical Questions

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  1. GR #23 – World Power! Journal: Answer each question with a short explanation. Should the U.S. help a country if its people are being attacked & murdered by its leader? Should the U.S. help a country that is being invaded and attacked by another country? GR TEST = FRIDAY!

  2. Japan • Also faced an economic crisis • Military took over & restored (gave back) power to Emperor Hirohito • Nationalists: wanted to conquer neighbors

  3. Manchuria • 1931: Japan invades Manchuria • League of Nations said – NO! – but couldn’t do anything about it Should the League of Nations have done something to stop them at this point?

  4. China • 1937: Japan & China begin war • Japan quickly defeats many parts of China • Rape of Nanking: incredibly brutal tactics • Murder 300,000 out of 600,000 • Decapitation, lighting live soldiers on fire • Tens of thousands were raped – young & old Should the League of Nations have done something to stop them at this point?

  5. Ethiopia • Mussolini wanted an African Empire • Attacks Ethiopia in 1935 • Emperor Selassie begs the League of Nations for help – none comes • “God and history will remember your judgement…It is us today. It will be you tomorrow.”

  6. Germany • Treaty of Versailles • limited German military – Hitler ignores • 30 mile neutral zone called Rhineland, Hitler sends German troops there • Britain asks for appeasement: give in & hope that’s all he wants! Should the League of Nations have done something to stop them at this point?

  7. Axis Powers • 1936: Germany, Italy, & Japan sign treaty Should the League of Nations have done something to stop them at this point?

  8. Open Mind Project • Kulak, Ukrainian Farmer living in Stalin’s USSR • Jewish person living in Nazi Germany during the early 1930s (before the Holocaust)

  9. Open Mind: due at end of period • On a separate paper, describe and explain each picture. Number each description so that it corresponds with the picture. Make sure each description is 2-3 sentences long. • Compare & contrast life in Stalin’s USSR and Nazi Germany Inside the head of your person draw four pictures of what might be on his or her mind. Label each picture 1-4.

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