ASIA THROUGH TODAY:

INDIA & JAPAN

5/15/2014 Global 10R - Ms. Horn - Asia Through Today Unit
Do Now
Aim:
Describe key people and events from modern
Indian and Japanese history

We will investigate:
Economic and Social Issues in India & Pakistan
Rebuilding of Japan
Reading Activity
As a group, read aloud about India or Japan
When you are done, complete the activity
India after Independence
IMPORTANT LEADERS:
Jawaharlal Nehru
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Friend of Gandhi

Indira Gandhi
Nehrus daughter
Prime Minister
Assassinated!

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Indias Cold War Policy
Didnt side with USA or USSR
Accepted aid from both
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Overpopulation
Over 1 billion people

Urbanization
Most Indians live in small towns
Caste System, though illegal, is still powerful
More Indians moving to cities
Weakens traditional values, like Caste System

Brain Drain
Educated Indians moving out of India for
economic opportunity
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1960s

Improved farm machinery, fertilizers,
pesticides, etc, have led to more crops

Helps feed huge population
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Mixed Economy
Democratic Socialism
People elect government
Government controls economy
Some success, but not great

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1947: Split into India & Pakistan
Pakistan divided into East and West Pakistan
East and West Pakistan = different cultures

1971: India-Pakistan War
India helps East Pakistan break free
East Pakistan Bangladesh

2000s: Kashmir Crisis
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Heated up in 1990s
Today: both countries are nuclear powers
Japan Since WWII
After WWII, the US occupied Japan
Led by General MacArthur

USA had two goals:
Demilitarization
Democratization

USA gave Japan:
Economic support
Military protection


Political, Economic, & Social Reforms
Political Changes:
Armed forces disbanded
Emperor lost power now just a figurehead
Democratic constitution written
Social Changes:
Education for all
Rights for women and workers
Economic Changes
Land reform
Economic Miracle

Japans Economic Miracle
1950-1975

Exports > Imports
Favorable Balance of Trade
Manufactured textiles, cars, cameras, electronics

Reasons for Success:
Already industrialized
Well-educated, skilled workforce
Government investment (no military spending)
High tariffs (taxes) on imports

Video
Japan under American Occupation

http://streaming.factsonfile.com/PortalViewVide
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