Activator Week 31 Day 1

Describe the effects of the Cultural Revolution on the Chinese people.

Atomic Bomb Exploding in Nagasaki: A mushroom cloud from an atomic bomb rises over Nagasaki. The second atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Nagasaki in August, 1945, in the last days of WWII shortly before the surrender of Japan. (Photo Credit: Corbis)

Hiroshima Aftermath: March, 1946. Eight months after the atomic bomb was dropped Hiroshima still stands in ruins. (Photo Credit: Corbis)

Man Walks Through Nagasaki: A Japanese man walks through the damaged lands of Nagasaki two months after the atomic bomb was dropped over the city. (Photo Credit: Corbis)

Damaged School in Nagasaki: August 13, 1945. The remains of a former elementary school and a dead tree stand in the rubble of Nagasaki a week after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. (Photo Credit: Corbis)

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Building Standing in Destroyed Hiroshima: The Hiroshima Chamber of Industry and Commerce was the only building remotely close to standing near the center of the atomic bomb blast of August 6, 1945. It was left unrepaired as a reminder of the event. (Photo Credit: Corbis)

Modern Day Hiroshima Memorial: Hiroshima Memorial Park seen with modern-day Hiroshima visible in the background. (Photo Credit: Corbis)

Woman Placing Flowers at Hiroshima Memorial: The former Hiroshima Chamber of Industry and Commerce is preserved as a memorial. A Japanese woman, whose husband was killed in this building by the explosion, places a bouquet of flowers in a Japanese army helmet at a marker beside the gutted framework that remains. (Photo Credit: Corbis)

Origami Cranes Placed at Hiroshima Memorial: Millions of paper cranes, the Japanese symbol of longevity and happiness, are laid about the Children's Peace Memorial throughout the year; this tradition was inspired by a 12-year-old girl who contracted leukemia and died as a result of the bombing. (Photo Credit: Corbis)

After World War II, most of Hiroshima would be rebuilt, though one destroyed section was set aside as a reminder of the effects of the atomic bomb. Each August 6, thousands of people gather at Peace Memorial Park to join in interfaith religious services commemorating the anniversary of the bombing.

Tiananmen Square Massacre

Activator Day 2What is the theme that ties The Great Leap Forward, the Cultural Revolution, and Tiananmen Square Massacre together? A. Mao Zedong led each of them.B. Improvements to China’s economy were a

result. C. They all led to fewer freedoms for people of China.D. They all led to more freedoms for people of China.

Review:

•The Great Leap Forward•The Cultural Revolution

Nationalism

What is nationalism and how can it change a country?

In the 1800’s a movement called nationalism began in India, which caused many people in the country to move away from traditional practices, and have pride in their nation. What was the result of nationalism in India?

• The British took away all freedom from Indians,• Before WWI, the Indians overthrew British rule.• Indians peacefully accepted British rule to this day.• India eventually became a self-governing independent

nation.

US involvement in wars in SE ASIA

• Korean War• Vietnam War

Activator Day 4

What does it mean to have a global perspective?

Why is it important to understand and respect different cultures?