1: Introduction to Paper 1
In this lesson we will cover the main elements of paper one and discuss the techniques required to complete the paper. You will review a sample paper in this lesson and explore the OPCVL of a source.
Click here to access the PPT. You will also need to use the documents below. In addition to the documents below click here to find three other documents that will explain how to approach source work at IB. These resources are invaluable!
Click here to access the PPT. You will also need to use the documents below. In addition to the documents below click here to find three other documents that will explain how to approach source work at IB. These resources are invaluable!

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2: Assess the origins of Japanese nationalism and militarism. Examine the reasons for Japan following an expansionist foreign policy in the 19th century.
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In this lesson you will be discussing the homework you completed on the specimen paper. You will explore the impact of nationalism and militarism on Japan's foreign policy. Key dates 1853-1930.
Click here to access the PPT for the lesson. Further information:
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Extension Task:
1. http://www.nationalismproject.org/what.htm
Read this definition of Nationalism by Benedict Anderson on this page who argues that nations are 'imagined communities'. To what extent do you agree with Anderson?
2. Read this article about European militarism prior to WW1. To what extent could Meiji Japan be defined as militaristic? http://alphahistory.com/worldwar1/militarism/
3. Listen to the podcast on the 'Decline of the Imperial Empire'. This is a very useful podcast that discusses in detail how and why Japan turned to militarism in the 19th century. It is from the 'Cold War' Podcast series.
1. http://www.nationalismproject.org/what.htm
Read this definition of Nationalism by Benedict Anderson on this page who argues that nations are 'imagined communities'. To what extent do you agree with Anderson?
2. Read this article about European militarism prior to WW1. To what extent could Meiji Japan be defined as militaristic? http://alphahistory.com/worldwar1/militarism/
3. Listen to the podcast on the 'Decline of the Imperial Empire'. This is a very useful podcast that discusses in detail how and why Japan turned to militarism in the 19th century. It is from the 'Cold War' Podcast series.
3: Japanese expansion in South-east Asia (1931-1941)
In this lesson you will be assessing the impact of nationalism, militarism and economics on Japan's foreign policy as well as the impact of the political instability within China on Japan's actions in Manchuria and mainland China.

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The invasion of Manchuria had two important side effects - putting aside for a moment its dreadful revelation that the League was powerless in the face a determined aggressor. First, it raised the prestige of the Japanese Army. Second, it made it possible for the Army to pressurise the Japanese government to undertake a policy of armed expansion.
Tony Howarth, Twentieth Century History (1979). A British secondary school textbook.
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Click here for the PPT.
Click here for 'What was the impact of events in Manchuria?' frame
Further information
Click here for 'What was the impact of events in Manchuria?' frame
Further information
- http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1499.html
- https://history.state.gov/milestones/1921-1936/mukden-incident
- http://www.pacificwar.org.au/pearlharbor/pearloverview3.html
- http://www.pacificwar.org.au/historicalbackground/JapMilaggro.html
- http://alphahistory.com/chineserevolution/sino-japanese-war/
4: Japan and the Move to Total War
In this lesson you will consolidate what you have learnt about Japanese foreign policy in the 1930s and explore the links between Japan's foreign policy and Pearl Harbor. You should also be able to explain how Japanese foreign policy led to Total War.
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1. Click here for the PPT.
2. Click Here for Frame 1 Further information
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