Outbreak of WWII in the Asia-Pacific
This topic investigates the causes of World War II in the Asia-Pacific, including Japan's relations with the West and the attack on Pearl Harbor. Students examine the rapid Japanese advance in Southeast Asia.
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This topic investigates the causes of World War II in the Asia-Pacific, including Japan's relations with the West and the attack on Pearl Harbor. Students examine the rapid Japanese advance in Southeast Asia.
Key Questions
- Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
- How did the West respond to Japanese expansionism?
- What factors led to the rapid fall of Southeast Asia?
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