One political cause related to the reading could be seen in the failures of the League of Nations. When Japan invaded Manchuria, it was clear that the League was incapable of maintaining its promise of keeping peace through collective security. Japan went unpunished for its actions, because the League of Nations was not willing or able to enforce its policies.
2. Discuss an economic cause of WWII that could be related the the reading.
The Great Depression was an economic cause of WWII related to Japan's invasion of Manchuria, as well as to the League of Nation's failure to punish Japan. Normally, the League of Nations would set up sanctions against a nation that went against it, meaning that other countries wouldn't trade with that nation. However, the Great Depression had placed the world in a terrible economic state. Because of this, no nations wanted to give up trade with Japan.
3. Discuss an ideological cause of WWII that could be related to the reading.
Japan's position against communism could be seen as an ideological cause of that nation's involvement in World War II. Japan formed an Anti-Comintern Pact with Nazi Germany, with the two countries agreeing on the goal of stopping the spread of international communism. Italy also agreed to this pact soon afterward.
4. Answer question A from Chapter 8.
1. Japan
2. The clouds probably represent death or the darkness of war.
3. The cartoonist may have been trying to portray Japan as a menacing, overwhelming force that is invading China, which is portrayed as a helpless victim.
5. Answer question B from Chapter 8.
1. The family shown seems to be a somewhat wealthy Chinese family.
2. The family is probably fleeing because of the Japanese invasion of China. They may be taking everything they can with them because they believe they will be unable to return to their home.
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