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.
This is like 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
relationships in East Asia change as a result of this event?
World War II
Dates: September 1, 1939 – September 2, 1945
How Was Japan Involved in This Event? Japan was one of the Axis powers and fought in the war, occupying territories in East Asia and conducting military campaigns in the region.
How Was China Involved in This Event? China was occupied by Japan during the war, leading to significant loss of life and destruction.
How Was Korea Involved in This Event? Korea was also occupied by Japan during the war, suffering from harsh colonial rule.
How Was the United States Involved in East Asia? The United States entered the war in 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, leading to significant military engagement in the region.
How did Economic relationships in East Asia change as a result of this event? The economic relationships in East Asia were significantly disrupted by the war, with Japan's economy being devastated by the end of the conflict. Korea and China also suffered tremendous economic damage, leading to a shift in power dynamics in the region.
Korean War
Dates: June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953
How Was Japan Involved in This Event? Japan provided support to the United Nations forces during the war.
How Was China Involved in This Event? China supported North Korea in the conflict, sending troops and resources to aid them.
How Was Korea Involved in This Event? Korea was divided into North and South during the war, with significant damage to infrastructure and loss of life.
How Was the United States Involved in East Asia? The United States led the UN forces in the conflict, supporting South Korea against North Korea and China.
How did Economic relationships in East Asia change as a result of this event? The Korean War resulted in further economic instability in the region, with both North and South Korea experiencing significant economic hardships. The conflict also strained relationships between East Asian nations and the US, leading to long-term consequences for economic cooperation.
Cold War
Dates: 1947 – 1991
How Was Japan Involved in This Event? Japan was a key ally of the United States during the Cold War, benefiting from economic aid and security support.
How Was China Involved in This Event? China was a Communist nation during the Cold War and had tense relations with the US and its allies.
How Was Korea Involved in This Event? Korea remained divided into North and South during the Cold War, with both sides aligned with different global powers.
How Was the United States Involved in East Asia? The United States played a central role in East Asia during the Cold War, supporting anti-Communist governments and promoting economic development.
How did Economic relationships in East Asia change as a result of this event? The Cold War shaped economic relationships in East Asia, with countries aligning with either the US or the Soviet Union. Japan emerged as an economic powerhouse during this time, while Korea and China faced economic challenges due to political divisions.