Japan 1
Why were the atomic bombs dropped?
To ensure Japan would surrender *****Rancher
What country helped Japan grow after WWII and is a great ally?
United States
What is nationalism?
Having pride and loyalty for your country.
The British Parliament promised that when this war ended, the Indians would have more say in their government.
WWI
Who was the first leader of the People's Republic of China?
Mao Zedong
In what city was the first atomic bomb dropped?
Hiroshima
How did the US react to the bombing of Pearl Harbor?
Declared war on Japan ***** Rancher
How did Gandhi attempt to end British rule in India?
Non-violent protests
What year did Indian gain independence from Britain?
1947
Opposition to Mao Zedong and communism was a key part of this time period in China's history?
Cultural Revolution
Was the US successful in rebuilding Japan and why?
Yes today it has one of the most successful economies in the world.
What is the day that Japan surrendered known as?
VJ Day
What country controlled India for many years?
Britain ***** Rancher
What was the name of the system Gandhi developed?
Civil Disobedience ****Rancher
Mao Zedong established communism in what country?
China
What is Japan's greatest economic challenge?
lack of natural resources*****Rancher
What General was given the job of rebuilding Japan after WWII?
General MacArthur
What was the goal of the Indian National Congress and Muslim League?
Gain independence from Britain ****Rancher
Why were things still not peaceful in India even after it gained its independence from the British?
Unrest between the Hindu and Muslim ***Rancher
What was the purpose of the Great Leap Forward?
To advance China's agriculture and industry.
What happened on December 7, 1941?
The Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor
What type of government was established in Japan after WWII?
Constitutional Monarchy ****Rancher
Who shot the Indians who gathered at the temple of Amritsar?
British
A fanatic from what religion assassinated Gandhi?
Hindu
What was the outcome of the Great Leap Forward?
It was a disaster, millions died of famine.***Rancher