Unit Y222 The Cold war in asia 1945-1993 Note: Based on 2 x 50 minute lessons per week Terms based on 6 term year. Key Topic Term Week Number Indicative Content Extended Content Resources Western Policies in Post War Asia 1 1 Decisions on Asia at Yalta and Potsdam; The origins of the Cold War pre1945 Aims of West / Russia at conferences Decision made concerning Asia include: North Korean and Manchuria Japan The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 1 2 US policies – Kennan’s Long Telegram 1946, the creation of Model States (occupation and reconstruction of Japan; Content and impact of Long Telegram Strategy of Model states Japan post WW2 Occupation under MacArthur Reconstruction of Japan – differing strategies (punishment, reform, prosperity, relaxation of disarmament, independence.) The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 1 3 independence in the Philippines and Roxas), US involvement with Jiang Jieshi, the reasons for the fall of China to Communism in 1949 and US reactions, defensive perimeter strategy 1949 and NSC-68 1950; The Philippines as a model state and consequences of independence Chinese Civil War, aid given by the US and the Reasons for fall of China to communism Significance of the fall of China for US foreign policy Defensive perimeter strategy, how it contributed to conflict in Asia Change and continuity with the NSC68 policy The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 1979
Key Topic Term Week Number Indicative Content Extended Content Resources 1 4 US policy towards China and Taiwan 1949 to (including Nixon’s visit to China 1972 and the end of recognition for Taiwan 1979), the occupation of a divided Korea and UN involvement (1945–1949); Continuing US policy in Taiwan and China Refusal to recognise Peoples Republic of China by US and dealings instead with Republic of China in Taiwan Reasons for rapprochement in the 60s and the visit of Nixon and its consequence, including Shanghai Communiqué outlining foreign policy of both nations. End of recognition for Taiwan Omission of Korea from the Defensive Perimeter Strategy and its consequence Why was Korea divided? US policy in Korea pre-1950 The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 1 4 British policies in Malaysia: the Emergency 1948–1960 and independence 1963; Economic issues Outbreak of the emergency Type of warfare British responses Consequences Comparisons with Vietnam The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 1 5 the USSR’s influence in Southeast Asia and her attitudes to China. USSRs role in Asia following conferences in Yalta and Potsdam. Ili Rebellion Soviet-Chinese Treaty of 1950 and its consequences Sino-Soviet split The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge
10 difficulties in reaching a settlement; Why did the two sides struggle to agree? The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 10 the outcome for the participants, the situation in Asia in 1953; Military, strategic and financial consequences of the Korean War. The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 11 the creation of SEATO in 1954 and its failure to 1977; Why was SEATO created and the factors behind its failure. The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 11 non alignment: the Bandung Conference 1955 and its development from 1961. The Bandung Conference and the creation of the non-aligned movement Role of the movement and impact from 1961. The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge
Indochina 1945–1967 12 French colonial government in Indochina; French Indochina and the origins of conflict – nature and consequences of rule. The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 12 Ho Chi Minh and the rise of the Viet Minh; Reasons for the rise of the Viet-Mink Role of Ho Chi Minh and the ICP Franco-Viet Minh Hostilities, 1946-50 Impact of Mao’s victory in the Chinese Civil War Truman support for the French War effort The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 13 the battle of Dien Bien Phu (1954); The Battle of Dien Bien Phu – causes and consequences The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 13 the Geneva Conference 1954 and the division of Vietnam; The aims of the Geneva Conferences The terms of the Geneva Accord Impact of the Accord The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge
14 Eisenhower’s policies towards Indochina; Eisenhower’s policies, including SEATO, support for Diem The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 14 Diem’s government of South Vietnam its relations with Hanoi; Diem’s government, actions and consequences. The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 15 formation of the NLF (1961), its impact; Why and how did the NLF emerge in 1960 Land policies leading to rise The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge 15 Kennedy’s policies towards Indochina Diem’s assassination (1963); Problems faced by Kennedy Kennedy’s testing ground for New Strategies Unrest in the South, including religious and nationalist unrest. Diem’s responses and assassination Effects of Kennedy’s policies The Cold War in Asia 1945-93, Sanders, Hodder The USA and the Cold War in Asia, Randall, Heinemann South East Asia and the Cold War, Lau, Routledge