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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

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Case Study 2: German & Italian Expansion 1933-40 (The Global War)

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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

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Part 2 - Leaders & Nations (The Cold War)

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	<li>Background: Emperor Taishō dies in 1926. His son, Crown Prince Hirohito, takes over after being a regent for 4 years.</li>
	<li>Hirohito&#39;s Europe Trip 1921: He had traveled once to Europe (a big deal because he rarely left Japan). Was warned about the &quot;poison of European liberal thought.&quot;
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		<li>Real-world Example: Imagine you&#39;re travelling to a new country and you&#39;ve been warned about their &quot;weird&quot; food, but you arrive and you love it!</li>
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	<li>Hirohito&#39;s Impressions: Impressed by the casualness of British aristocratic manners. Saw a difference between their informality and the strict protocols in Tokyo.
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		<li>Fun fact: It&#39;s like seeing the Queen of England eating a burger - it&#39;s just unexpected!</li>
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	<li>Emperor &amp; Shinto: Hirohito&#39;s coronation took place after a night at Ise (🌞holiest of Shinto temples). There, he connected with his ancestor, the sun goddess.
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		<li>Real-world Example: Think of it as the night before your birthday when you&#39;re waiting for the clock to strike midnight to become a year older.</li>
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	<li>Shōwa Era: Meaning &quot;a time of illustrious peace&quot;.</li>
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	<li>Japan Post-WWI: Modern, ambitious, prosperous, and slowly becoming more democratic.</li>
	<li>Treaties &amp; Discontent: Japan was unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles and Naval Treaties. Many felt Japan deserved more respect on the global stage.
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		<li>Real-world Example: Ever felt left out of a group project where everyone took credit but didn&#39;t appreciate your effort? That&#39;s how Japan felt.</li>
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	<li>Military&#39;s Loyalty: Owed only to the emperor. Inside this military, there were groups wanting a pure Japan.</li>
	<li>Sakurakai (Cherry Blossom Society) - Est. 1930:
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		<li>Goals: Opposed corruption and disarmament. Wanted a military government and to clean up Japanese politics.</li>
		<li>Real-world Example: Imagine a school club forming to oppose the unfair rules and wanting to take over the student council to change things!</li>
		<li>Sakurakai&#39;s Views: Felt politicians were dangerous for the military and saw a threat from political decisions against the army and navy.
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			<li>Quote to Remember: &quot;We must arouse ourselves and wash out the bowels of the completely decadent politicians.&quot;</li>
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📌 In A Nutshell: As Hirohito stepped in, Japan transitioned into the Shōwa era - a time aiming for peace. Yet, under the surface, tensions rose as Japan yearned for global respect and militant groups, like the Sakurakai, emerged with strong opinions against existing political stances. 🍒

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Unveiling the Shōwa Era: Japan's Time of Illustrious Peace

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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

Unveiling the Shōwa Era: Japan's Time of Illustrious Peace

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Unveiling the Shōwa Era: Japan's Time of Illustrious Peace

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