Also connected Japanese occupation to various forms of control

[Angela Chong]

I was also thinking of the various levels of control with regard to the different management styles with Imerialism in World History. So much of WOrld History is European centered, I discussed how the French wanted those they controlled to become French, but even they didn't make their subjects change their names. While I tried to include places in the world that aren't often the focus, like Asia, the focus tended to be more on Southeast Asia. Including background on Japan will definitely help students understand it existed before the attack on Pearl Harbor. It makes it even more impactful the change that happened for Japan after World War II.

The impact of Imperialism and Colonization are still felt today. I discuss this a lot in Ethnic Studies. We're starting a Unit on Colonialism/Colonization next week. I remind them regularly that the only reason we speak English or Spanish in this part of the world is colonization. Since I taught World History last year and now am going back to Ethnic Studies it's helps me focus things a bit more and prepare them for those major themes next year.