Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Gilder Lehrman Institute: The World War Ii Home Front
[Free Registration/Login Required] World War II had a deep impact on the United States. The war affected all phases of American life both on the home front and overseas in battle. This text document addresses the many and varied ways...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: East Asia
The complex and powerful states, dynasties, and civilizations that emerged in East Asia were strongly influenced by the environments in which they prospered. This article discusses the geographic features of China, Korea, and Japan.
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Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World, Vol. 1: Culture & Change: Lesson 6 Quiz
Brief multiple choice quiz tests your knowledge of ancient Japanese culture.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Buddhism in Japan
Buddhism would revolutionize many aspects of Japanese life including music, dance, a new writing system, and above all, elaborate Buddhist art. View a picture of a Buddhist sculpture and read a brief history of Buddhism in Japan.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Sin Itiro Tomonaga
Japanese theoretical physicist Sin-Itiro Tomonaga resolved key problems with the theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) developed by Paul Dirac in the late 1920s through the use of a mathematical technique he referred to as...
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Photograph of a Carrier Donkey With Chindits in Burma
A comprehensive five-part article that covers the events and outcomes of the Allied struggle against the Japanese in Burma.
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Map of Japan
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Japan. Content includes a focus on Japan's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Japanese history.
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Mount Fuji, Looking Over Yokohama Bay, South of Tokyo
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Japan. Content includes a focus on Japan's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Japanese history.
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
The BBC provides a general overview of the country of Japan. Content includes a focus on Japan's recent history, leaders and media. There is also a timeline of key events in Japanese history.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Pearl Harbor
Describes the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan, an event that catapulted the United States into World War II.
Raleigh Charter High School
Mrs. Newmark's Page: World War Ii
This quiz focuses on the United States involvement during World War II.
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
Wichita State University: Takakazu Seki Kowa (1642 1708)
This site provides a general biography of Takakazu Seki Kowa, "the arithmetical sage." Content focuses on his known accomplishments. Also includes related links.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: The Defence of Hong Kong
An interesting resource giving background information on Canada's role in Hong Kong.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Fdr and World War Ii
Discusses how Franklin D. Roosevelt guided the United States through World War II and laid the groundwork for Harry Truman to assume the role after his death.
Other
Desa: September 2, 1945
The Destroyer Escort Sailors Association lists destroyer escorts present with the battleship USS Missouri in Toyko Bay and pictures at the time of the surrender.
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Sumo Print
This site contains a history of sumo wrestling, rules of sumo and a glossary of terms.
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Chicken and Slices of Leek Being Threaded Onto Bamboo Skewers
A comprehensive report on the food of Japan. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
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Fresh Sushi Produced at This Factory in Queens, Ny
A comprehensive report on the food of Japan. This site contains a detailed description of food history, food for religious and holiday celebrations, mealtime customs as well as many recipes!
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Attacks on American Soil: Pearl Harbor and September 11
A collection that uses primary sources to compare American responses to Pearl Harbor and September 11.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyperwar: Burma Campaign, 1942
Official Defense department history of the Burma campaign in 1942 which resulted in the loss of Burma to the Japanese. The role of General Stillwell is explored.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: Central Burma Campaign
This site from Ibiblio is an official Defense Department history of the Burma battles fought in 1945 against the Japanese. The role of Merrill's Raiders is analyzed.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hyper War: u.s. Army Campaigns of World War Ii: New Guinea, 1943 1944
Ibiblio.org offers an official Defense Department history of the American campaign in new Guinea against the Japanese.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: East Asia in the World
Drawing attention to relationships between East Asian countries and the rest of the world enhance lessons by introducing some of the resources mentioned.
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