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South and East Asia HistoryThe Good, the Bad, and the…Interesting
{Time for some Ancient….stuff
The Mongols
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szxPar0BcMo
Many views are:
• Barbaric plunderers intent merely to maim, slaughter, and destroy.
• Lobbing dead bodies over walls that carry the plague.
What they’re know
n for…
A group of various ethnic groups that all united under one ruler Even though said ruler conquered them They ruled until 1260
And much of their success was because of Communications/passport system Tolerance for culture/religions
Later they assimilated into cultures including Islamic Christian And other European/
Asian culturesWho were they really?
Helped to unite a confederacy of groups Buryats, Merkits, Kirghiz,
and more Real Name: Temudjin Known for being a fierce
warrior and ruler of an empire that stretched to Europe
Became tribe leader around the age of 12 or 13 (though he was kidnapped and then escaped) It was after a fight when he
began to gather many followers
Religiously tolerantGenghis Khan
Khan the Legend
It wasn’t until he was 39 when he was finally recognized as the official leader
Before when his father died all his allies, and even in-laws and family turned against him and his siblings and mother. They stole pretty much everything.
To the Point that he and a brother went after and killed them
He died in 1227 at the age of 60
Funded advancements in medicine and astronomy
Religious Tolerance Construction Linked Europe and Asia
Trade anyone? Encouraged travel May have led to the ‘Age of Exploration’
What they helped spread…
In your home groups you will create a skit based on the topic card given to you.
Each skit needs to be 2 to 3 minutes long
You will have 10 minutes to create and practice
The date will decide the order in which to go.
Cre
ate
In paragraph form:
Write 1 to 2 paragraphs on this topic:
What are the positive and negative impacts of the
Mongols conquest and how they helped to shape
civilization.Write about this
Write 2 sentences about each of the following:
The negative impacts of the Mongols conquest
The Positive impacts of the Mongols Write 5 sentences about the following:
How have the Mongolians helped to shape civilization. Give an example of
what they did.Write about this
{India
Humans lived in India for about 75,000 years 1500-500 BC: the foundation of the Hindu Religion
Known as the Vedic Period Fell under the rule of Darius the Great, and Alexander
the Great for a short time (ok well a couple of centuries each)
Between 1526 and 1857 Babur = Mungal Empire (until 1600) – around 1707
it fell into decline 1857 – India’s first war for independence
Colonial Times: 16th century: Portugal, Netherlands, France, UK
established trading posts which soon turned to colonies due to conflicts
From 1600 to 1947 – The UK rule partly due to the East India Trading CompanyBefore its
Independence
{The man MLK Jr and Mandela followed for his non-violent ways
Enter Gandhi
BrainPop: Gandhi The Great Salt March
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sCsArbBloU&feature=related
“Dharasana Salt Works Non-Violent Raids” Gandhi (1982) scene http
://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XarpddX1BI
Videos
Gandhi, Non-Violent Protest, and Indian Nationalism Assignment You will choose one of the prompts
given to you (there are 4) Follow the directions for the
prompts themselves. Including the length
If you want to write about something else, please discuss it first with Ms. Moore or Mr. Podell
When you turn it in: Highlight the Option you chose Make sure your NAME is on it. Staple it to the FRONT of your
productBeg
in to
wor
k on
…
{The Forgotten War1950 to 1953
Korea
In 1945 the Soviet Union invaded (it was under Japanese rule since 1910)
US quickly moved troops to S. Korea The Japanese surrendered to
the Soviet in the North and the US in the south.
Korea was divided along the 38th parallel Kim II Sung in the North
(Democratic People’s Republic) Syngman Rhee in the South
(Republic of Korea) They both hope to unify the
country one day Before the war…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOknJm1mEjI (PBS)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X7nbwFxGRU (6ish mins)
http://www.bevinalexander.com/korea/korean-war-photos.htm
The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan, which funneled aid to war-torn Europe in the hopes of warding off communist political victories “Policing” While the United States ‘led’ in the Korean Conflict they took action under the UN’s decision.
Why did we get involved?
{1954 to 1975
Vietnam
On a Sheet of Paper draw this:
What I see in the video clips or photo
How I feel about what is happening in
the footage or photos:
What was actually happening in the
image?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSyyxlhrHlw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34iaDgx_ERU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAzbW1kGSqU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo7XBaG_-SE (Punji
Sticks)
You will also do image analysis Write “Video” or “Image” next to each Line
Why did we become involved?
In short: We wanted to prevent areas of the world falling under the Communist influence. Insert: the Domino
Theory
Kennedy was convinced that South Vietnam was essential to the freedom of the South East Region of Asia
Foreign Policy Theory 1950s to 1980s Belief that if one land in a region came under
influence of communism, then the surrounding countries would as well. Domino effect
For example: 1 small change, causes another small changed,
which causes yet another, and another and another Like a row of dominos
Domino Theory: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcJv7l2W_h8
“Letter to the President” (CW/HW = 15 points)Write a 1-page letter to President Dwight D. Eisenhower (start of the Korean War) OR President Richard Nixon (end of the Vietnam War), telling them why you do or do not agree with U.S. involvement in the Korean and Vietnamese Conflicts. Be sure to convince him that you are keeping up with the Wars’ details. (on your notebook paper)
OR “War Propaganda Poster” (CW/HW = 15 points)Develop a colorful poster recruiting or informing soldiers about both the Korean War or the Vietnam War. (on white copy paper)
Korean & Vietnam Wars
Born Dec. 26, 1893 (Died Sept. 9, 1976)
Was a peasant trained in teaching, and began to read Marxist books in the library
Chinese Marxist Theorist, Soldier, statesman
1921: founder of Chinese Communist Party Rocky relationship with
the Kuomintang (KMT) nationalist party
Mao Zedong
Mao and his CCP were allies and then enemies, then allies, and then enemies again with the KMT nationalist party 1927: Chiang Kai-Shek launched anti-
communist purge 1937 -1945: allied against Japan
But civil war broke out shortly after October 1, 1949: People’s Republic of China was
founded A fleeing Kai-Shek went to Taiwan
The Reshaping of Chinese Society: Industry: under State Ownership Farming: organized into collectives Opposition: Crushed
Friendly with Soviets but that began to cool.
And the Rise of Communism
Launched in 1958 A more “Chinese” communistic form (More
Communism yeah?!?) Wanted more focus on labor and improvement
on industry and agriculture. Didn’t happen There was a massive decline in agricultural
output – which led to poor harvests This led to famine, and millions of people
died. Soon this ‘idea’ was abandoned and
Mao’s position was weakened.
Gre
at L
eap
Forw
ard?
“ To read too many books is harmful.” Mao Zedong
Tried to re-assert his power and authority Mao’s cultural Revolution was launched in 1966
This aimed to purge the country of ‘impure’ element
Over 1.5 million people died Much of the cultural heritage was
lost or destroyed. 1967: many cities were on the
verge of anarchy He sent an army in. Urged the students and youth
to openly criticize and go back to the basic principles of revolution Concerned about the
developing classes
Cultural
Revolution…
Also known as the June Fourth Incident
1989 Student-led popular
demonstrations in Beijing: Video of man stopping tanks in
track (‘89 footage) https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-nXT8lSnPQ
Photo Essay http://
content.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1905170_1898169,00.html
Around 23 dead (could be more)
Thousands of injured
Tiananmen Square
Work Session
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