1. What factors have affected viewpoints on Truman's decision?
There were many factors that affected the viewpoints on Truman's decision to use the atomic bomb on Japan. One of them was that when Truman received details of a secret Japanese signal, that showed the Japanese military were very determined to fight. Truman decided to use the bomb but only as a normal weapon. The bomb also tested that if it was set off no country could recovover from the impact. Truman then divided that invading japan would be dangerous and could kill alot of lives of American, but he knew that the atomic bomb would be the best decision.
2. Do you think he made the right decision? Give your reasons.
I do believe that Truman made the right decision by dropping the atomic bomb because it saved any americans lives because if america decided to invade instead of drop the bomb many americans would have died or go seriously injured. I believe it was the right decision to make because since Truman was new in office he had to think of the people and dropping the bomb saved many soldiers lives. Also, dropping the atomic bomb ended the war. If we had no dropped the bomb we would have been in war still and dropping the bomb made it so that the war ended.
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Sunday, March 14, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
War in the Pacific
1. What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
The Battle of Midway was important because it was a turning point in the war. America had the upper hand in the battle and they caught Japan with their planes still on the decks of the carriers. Japan lost 4 aircraft carriers, a cruiser, and 250 planes. America after started island hoping and getting their territories back.
2. What strategy did the United States adopt in fighting Japan?
The strategy that the united states adopted in fighting Japan was island hoping. Island hoping is when they would go from one island to another and take over and go towards japan.
3. Why did the Japanese fight so hard on Iwo Jima?
The Japanese fought so hard on Iwo Jima because it held 20700 Japanese troops. If America had successfully won the battle on Iwo Jima, that would mean they would have one more obstacle then they would be able to bomb japan.
4. Why did the Allies believe Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan?
The allies believed that Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan because the battle cost thousands of American lives, and it was a very long battle. Americans realized that the invasion of Japan would cost them even more lives of American soldiers and would be more of a challenge then Okinawa.
5. What was the Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project was a secret development of the atomic bomb led by General Leslie Groves and by American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer. This was where they tested the atomic bomb, which ended successfully.
6. Ultimately, why did President Truman decide to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
President Truman decided to drop the atomic bombs on Japan because he believed this was the only way to end the war with them. He warned Japan that he would if they didn't surrender and so he had no choice but to drop it.
The Battle of Midway was important because it was a turning point in the war. America had the upper hand in the battle and they caught Japan with their planes still on the decks of the carriers. Japan lost 4 aircraft carriers, a cruiser, and 250 planes. America after started island hoping and getting their territories back.
2. What strategy did the United States adopt in fighting Japan?
The strategy that the united states adopted in fighting Japan was island hoping. Island hoping is when they would go from one island to another and take over and go towards japan.
3. Why did the Japanese fight so hard on Iwo Jima?
The Japanese fought so hard on Iwo Jima because it held 20700 Japanese troops. If America had successfully won the battle on Iwo Jima, that would mean they would have one more obstacle then they would be able to bomb japan.
4. Why did the Allies believe Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan?
The allies believed that Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan because the battle cost thousands of American lives, and it was a very long battle. Americans realized that the invasion of Japan would cost them even more lives of American soldiers and would be more of a challenge then Okinawa.
5. What was the Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project was a secret development of the atomic bomb led by General Leslie Groves and by American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer. This was where they tested the atomic bomb, which ended successfully.
6. Ultimately, why did President Truman decide to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
President Truman decided to drop the atomic bombs on Japan because he believed this was the only way to end the war with them. He warned Japan that he would if they didn't surrender and so he had no choice but to drop it.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Japan and U.S. relations in 1941
Document A
-By seizing the South, we can also strike a heavy blow at Americas source of strategic materials.
-We should be able to defeat America and English.
-If Engliand falls, America should reconsider her position.
Document B
-3 men are holding a paper that says "pacific situation" and a little chineese man is running around them in a circle.
Document C
-The U.S. has gone ahead and presented this humiliating proposal which was unexpected and extremely regrettable.
-with a report of the views of the Imperial Government on this American proposal, the negotiation will be ended.
-The united states has been unbending, making it impossible for japan to establish negotiations.
Document D
-Tojos majesty has reached a decision to commence hostilities, they must strive to repay the obligations and bring the gov and military closer then ever.
Document E
-The United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
-the u.s was at peace with the nation
-One hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message.
-the message contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.
-The distance from Hawaii to Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks before
-By seizing the South, we can also strike a heavy blow at Americas source of strategic materials.
-We should be able to defeat America and English.
-If Engliand falls, America should reconsider her position.
Document B
-3 men are holding a paper that says "pacific situation" and a little chineese man is running around them in a circle.
Document C
-The U.S. has gone ahead and presented this humiliating proposal which was unexpected and extremely regrettable.
-with a report of the views of the Imperial Government on this American proposal, the negotiation will be ended.
-The united states has been unbending, making it impossible for japan to establish negotiations.
Document D
-Tojos majesty has reached a decision to commence hostilities, they must strive to repay the obligations and bring the gov and military closer then ever.
Document E
-The United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
-the u.s was at peace with the nation
-One hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message.
-the message contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.
-The distance from Hawaii to Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks before
Monday, March 1, 2010
america moves towards war
1. What did the 1939 Neutrality Act allow?
the 1939 neutrality act allowed the crash and carry which allowed nations to buy goods from the us as long as they payed in cash and could transport them
2. Who were the Axis powers?
Germany, Italy, japan.
3. What did the Lend-Lease Act do?
the Lend-Lease act could make it so the president would lend or lease arms and other supplies to any country whose defense was vital to the united states.
4. What pledges were contained in the Atlantic Charter?
the pledges were contained in the Atlantic charter were collective security, disarmament, self determination, economic cooperation, and freedom of seas
5. Who were the Allies?
the allies were the nations that fought axis powers(Germany, Italy, japan)
6. What did the attack at Pearl Harbor do to the U.s. Pacific fleet?
the attack at pearl harbor sunk/damaged 21 ships, including 8 battleships, nearly the whole u.s fleet.. these losses consituted greater damage than the u.s navy had suffered in WWI
7. Why did Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S.?
German and Italy declared war on the US because Roosevelts request for a deceleration of war againse japan was approved.
the 1939 neutrality act allowed the crash and carry which allowed nations to buy goods from the us as long as they payed in cash and could transport them
2. Who were the Axis powers?
Germany, Italy, japan.
3. What did the Lend-Lease Act do?
the Lend-Lease act could make it so the president would lend or lease arms and other supplies to any country whose defense was vital to the united states.
4. What pledges were contained in the Atlantic Charter?
the pledges were contained in the Atlantic charter were collective security, disarmament, self determination, economic cooperation, and freedom of seas
5. Who were the Allies?
the allies were the nations that fought axis powers(Germany, Italy, japan)
6. What did the attack at Pearl Harbor do to the U.s. Pacific fleet?
the attack at pearl harbor sunk/damaged 21 ships, including 8 battleships, nearly the whole u.s fleet.. these losses consituted greater damage than the u.s navy had suffered in WWI
7. Why did Germany and Italy declare war on the U.S.?
German and Italy declared war on the US because Roosevelts request for a deceleration of war againse japan was approved.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
isolationism, and FDR(1935-41)
1. What were the goals of the isolationists? Why is "isolationism" a misleading term?
The goals of the isolationist- were to not be drawn into the war and fighting in it. They wanted to be connected with the world but with things like trade.
Isolation- is a misleading term because when you think of isolation you think of being cut off from the world and everything, but in this case, they didn't want it to be fully isolated from the world, but to stay out of war
2. What did some isolationists feel that there was no need for Americans to feel threatened by developments in Europe and Asia?
some isolationist felt that where was no need for Americans to feel threatened by developments in Europe and Asia because America was separated from them by the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
3. What were the purposes of the Nye Committee hearings?
The purposes of the Nye Committee hearings was to find out why the United States fought in WWI
4. List two impressions that the Nye Committee hearings created.
-a impression that made Americans believe that big business would drag them into a another war
-a impression that American soldiers died in WWI because coronations looking to turn a profit convinces president Wilson to go into war in 1917
5. What were the purposes of the Neutrality Acts?
the purposes of the neutrality acts were to prevent countries who were fighting in the war to be supplied with weapons by big business's
6. List two reasons that some Americans considered Roosevelt's leadership radical and dangerous.
he changed the gov with the new deal
and he tried to pack the supreme court
7. What was "Cash and Carry"?
the cash and carry allowed other countries to buy supplies from the united state only if they payed in cash and could transport it themselves
8. Why did President Roosevelt freeze Japanese assets in the United States?
President Roosevelt froze Japanese assets in the united states because japan was invading the colonies in the European countries
9. What was the purpose of the America First Committee?
the porpoise of the America first committee was to prevent the unites states from going to war with japan and Germany
The goals of the isolationist- were to not be drawn into the war and fighting in it. They wanted to be connected with the world but with things like trade.
Isolation- is a misleading term because when you think of isolation you think of being cut off from the world and everything, but in this case, they didn't want it to be fully isolated from the world, but to stay out of war
2. What did some isolationists feel that there was no need for Americans to feel threatened by developments in Europe and Asia?
some isolationist felt that where was no need for Americans to feel threatened by developments in Europe and Asia because America was separated from them by the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
3. What were the purposes of the Nye Committee hearings?
The purposes of the Nye Committee hearings was to find out why the United States fought in WWI
4. List two impressions that the Nye Committee hearings created.
-a impression that made Americans believe that big business would drag them into a another war
-a impression that American soldiers died in WWI because coronations looking to turn a profit convinces president Wilson to go into war in 1917
5. What were the purposes of the Neutrality Acts?
the purposes of the neutrality acts were to prevent countries who were fighting in the war to be supplied with weapons by big business's
6. List two reasons that some Americans considered Roosevelt's leadership radical and dangerous.
he changed the gov with the new deal
and he tried to pack the supreme court
7. What was "Cash and Carry"?
the cash and carry allowed other countries to buy supplies from the united state only if they payed in cash and could transport it themselves
8. Why did President Roosevelt freeze Japanese assets in the United States?
President Roosevelt froze Japanese assets in the united states because japan was invading the colonies in the European countries
9. What was the purpose of the America First Committee?
the porpoise of the America first committee was to prevent the unites states from going to war with japan and Germany
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
World Events Set Stage for Isolationism
1. What was the Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles? (pgs. 4 - 5)
The Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles was that they wanted to support the international system as means of obtain the natural resources and markets its growing economy needed. many feared that the League of nations would make japan a second power and the Japanese weer discriminated against.
2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?
Japan was becoming a great power because their economy was growing rapidly, the military was growing rapidly too. Japan made a navy like Britain's, banks like the us and a army like Prussia's. Jap also beat Russia in the Russo-Japanese war and got parts of Manchuria while also annexing Korea.
3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
The conference was convened because the united states believed that japans growth as a naval power in the pacific threatened the u.s interests. As a result, parties agreed to limit the size of naval ships, put a halt on building new battleships, outlaw the use of poisonous gas, and limit the use of submarines in the war.
4. The Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and widely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
the two sentiments were that Americans remember the carnage of WWI and wanted strongly to avoid being dragged into another European war. The other sentiment was that policy markers continued to resist the obligations of permanent alliances and wished to preserve the ability to act when and where they wanted to.
5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)
1. He improved the economics situations
2. He reduced unemployment
3. He restored national pride for Germans still humiliated by defeat in WWI and how poor they were
6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
1. to obtain raw materials
2.increase japans power
7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?
The Reichstag fire was in the parliamentary building in Germans. Hitler blamed the fire on the communists who hitler said were planning to overthrow the gov and incite a civil war. The explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria was blamed upon the Chinese by the Japanese so the Japanese could invade. Both of the fires are alike because historians believe the fires were set on purpose. both these fires accomplished a blame on the communists and a excuse to invade.
8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
The united states was unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force because the u.s drastically reduced the size of the military from WWI and couldn't stand up to japan.
9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)
liberal democracy: think as both fascism and socialism
Fascism: no say over people
Socialism: people should ruse and for the ordinary people,
The Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles was that they wanted to support the international system as means of obtain the natural resources and markets its growing economy needed. many feared that the League of nations would make japan a second power and the Japanese weer discriminated against.
2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?
Japan was becoming a great power because their economy was growing rapidly, the military was growing rapidly too. Japan made a navy like Britain's, banks like the us and a army like Prussia's. Jap also beat Russia in the Russo-Japanese war and got parts of Manchuria while also annexing Korea.
3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
The conference was convened because the united states believed that japans growth as a naval power in the pacific threatened the u.s interests. As a result, parties agreed to limit the size of naval ships, put a halt on building new battleships, outlaw the use of poisonous gas, and limit the use of submarines in the war.
4. The Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and widely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
the two sentiments were that Americans remember the carnage of WWI and wanted strongly to avoid being dragged into another European war. The other sentiment was that policy markers continued to resist the obligations of permanent alliances and wished to preserve the ability to act when and where they wanted to.
5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)
1. He improved the economics situations
2. He reduced unemployment
3. He restored national pride for Germans still humiliated by defeat in WWI and how poor they were
6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
1. to obtain raw materials
2.increase japans power
7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?
The Reichstag fire was in the parliamentary building in Germans. Hitler blamed the fire on the communists who hitler said were planning to overthrow the gov and incite a civil war. The explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria was blamed upon the Chinese by the Japanese so the Japanese could invade. Both of the fires are alike because historians believe the fires were set on purpose. both these fires accomplished a blame on the communists and a excuse to invade.
8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
The united states was unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force because the u.s drastically reduced the size of the military from WWI and couldn't stand up to japan.
9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)
liberal democracy: think as both fascism and socialism
Fascism: no say over people
Socialism: people should ruse and for the ordinary people,
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