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Japan During WWII

Pre-Assessment

Created by Mandy Perret

Dutchtown High Geismar, LA

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Who Knows Their History?

Individually, I am going to check your background knowledge of Japan during WWII. Utilize a Sheet of Paper or individual dry erase board to answer question. Don’t share answer until I tell you.

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Question 3

Question 4

Question 5

Show What You Know

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Question 1

Which was NOT a reason Japan joined the Axis?

  1. Territorial Expansion
  2. Hope for assistance for struggling country
  3. Fear of Communism
  4. Concerned of loss of resources if Germany took over areas in Asia

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If you didn’t know the answer -watch this video

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Question 2

What was the name of the US plan to utilize the bomb and who was the President at the time?

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It was the Manhattan Project and Eisenhower started the project, but upon his death it was taken over by Truman who was the President during the bombing.

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Question 3

When and where was the first atomic bomb dropped?

  1. Nagasaki - August 6, 1945
  2. Hiroshima - August 6, 1945
  3. Hiroshima - August 4, 1945
  4. Kokura - August 5, 1945

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The Answer: B

Hiroshima - August 6, 1945

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Question 4

Who was the Emperor of Japan during this time?

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Answer: Hirohito

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Question 5

What were some of the side effects of the bomb seen in the survivors?

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  • Cancer/Leukemia
  • Severe Burns
  • Loss of Family/Friends
  • Birth Defects
  • Loss of Eyes/Limbs
  • Hearing Loss

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How Can We Learn More?

Learn about the Hibakusha.

Research the Manhattan Project.

Study the Second Sino–Japanese War.

Read texts about this time.

Resources

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Things to NOTE

Japan just finished long war with China

Japan had its own fears.

Many Japanese did not want war or agree with the war but were punished if spoke out or didn’t participate.

Pearl Harbor was a defensive move to stop the US from getting involved with their expansion and resources.

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Now to Bloom in Our Learning!

Canva Resource Japan before and after Bombing

https://bit.ly/3odHOV3

Barefoot Gen/Japan Timeline

https://bit.ly/3uX4jRQ

Video of Hiroshima after Bombing and Information

https://bit.ly/3PAznid

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Thanks!

Please keep this slide for attribution

Mandy Perret

Dutchtown High

Geismar, Louisiana