Curated OER
Imperialism in China
China has been through many changes over the last two centuries. This slideshow takes a look at the effects imperialism and European contact had on Chinese government. Images, well-organized information, and a complete outline make this...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Empire of Japan
An in-depth article on the history of the Japanese Empire between 1868 and 1947.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Foreign Policy 1890 1914: Roosevelt's "Big Stick" Foreign Policy
The 'Big Stick' foreign policy of Theodore Roosevelt is explained, and how it was used in the building of the Panama Canal and to maneuver an end to the Russo-Japanese War.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Presidents: Special Report on Japan's Strength
Special report written in 1933 by the U.S. Ambassador to Japan to the Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, describing the increase in Japanese military power and expansion into Asia. The last paragraph is chilling, considering the oncoming...
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: March to War
Take this quiz to assess your knowledge on World War II history.
Other
Nfa: A Fight to the Finish; u.s. And Japan
These scripts (the first of two drafts) describe the events in World War II in the Pacific Theater.
Other
Pacific War: Far Eastern Strategy and the Washington Conference of 1921 1922
A thorough examination of the post-World War I Washington Naval Conference which dealt with treaties with Japan, the U.S. desire for naval supremacy, and the compromise of War Plan Orange, which had a drastic effect on U.S. strategy in...
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Stimson Doctrine
This page from the U.S. Department of State provides a copy of the Stimson Doctrine. The information is only one paragraph in length, but factual and worth checking out on the subject.
Other
Before the Tigers: China's Air Forces in the Struggle Against Japan
A discussion of the Japanese seizure of Manchuria from China and illustrations of fighter Aircraft suggests that this was actually the beginning of World War 2.