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. Using reputable online resources and what you learned
from this lesson, 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.
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
Dates: September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945
How Was Japan Involved in This Event?
Japan played a significant role in World War II, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. Japan invaded China in the 1930s, leading to the Second Sino-Japanese War, which eventually merged into World War II. Japan also attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, which led to the United States entering the war.
How Was China Involved in This Event?
China was heavily impacted by Japan's invasion during World War II. The Second Sino-Japanese War had already been raging for years before officially merging into World War II. The war ravaged China, causing immense human and economic losses.
How Was Korea Involved in This Event?
Korea was also affected by Japan's aggressive expansion during World War II. Korea was under Japanese occupation from 1910 to 1945, and many Koreans were forced into labor. The Korean economy suffered under Japanese rule.
How Was the United States Involved in East Asia?
The United States played a pivotal role in the Asia-Pacific region during World War II, particularly after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. The United States supported China in its fight against Japan and eventually led the Allied forces to victory in the Pacific.
How Did Economic Policies Change?
During World War II, Japan's economy was heavily mobilized for war efforts, leading to industrial growth but also severe shortages and inflation. After the war, Japan was occupied by the Allied forces, which paved the way for economic reforms and eventually the post-war economic miracle.
Overall, World War II significantly affected Japan, Korea, China, and the United States, leading to economic hardships, changes in economic policies, and reshaping of political relationships in the region.