Research the influence of global conflicts on the economic relationships in East
Asia. Search online to find the starting and ending dates for World War II, the Cold
War, and the Korean War. Complete the chart below in order to describe how each of the
events affected Japan’s relationships with Korea and China. Then, choose one of
the events and describe with detail how that event affected the economic
relationships in East Asia. As you conduct your research, be sure to consider how
each nation was different at the start of the events compared to how it was by the
end.
(A table chart)
World War II Korean War Cold War
Dates
How Was Japan
Involved in This
Event?
How Was China
Involved in This
Event?
How Was Korea
Involved in This
Event?
How Was the
United States
Involved in East
Asia?
How did Economic
Policies Change?
World War II Korean War Cold War
Dates 1939-1945 1950-1953 1947-1991
How Was Japan Involved in This Event? Japan was one of the Axis powers during World War II and was involved in various military conflicts in Asia and the Pacific. Japan annexed Korea during World War II and occupied parts of China.
How Was China Involved in This Event? China was one of the Allies during World War II and fought against Japan. China was also involved in the Korean War, supporting North Korea against South Korea and United Nations forces.
How Was Korea Involved in This Event? Korea was occupied by Japan during World War II and was liberated at the end of the war. Korea was divided into North and South Korea after World War II, leading to the Korean War between 1950-1953.
How Was the United States Involved in East Asia? The United States was involved in all three events as a key player in the Allied forces during World War II, a leader in the United Nations forces during the Korean War, and a major player in the Cold War with its involvement in the containment of communism.
How did Economic Policies Change? During World War II, Japan's economy was heavily damaged, leading to post-war reconstruction and economic development. The Korean War also had economic impacts on the region, as both North and South Korea suffered significant economic losses. The Cold War led to the division of East Asia into two ideological camps, with the United States supporting capitalist economies and the Soviet Union supporting communist economies. This division affected economic relationships and trade between countries in East Asia.