Sister Chinas at War: Using 20th Century Foreign Diplomacy to Make Sense of What Role the U.S. Should Pursue in the Event of a Chinese against Chinese War

While it is my sincere hope and serious concern, especially after visiting China and Taiwan and having time to interact with locals and acquire a greater understating and appreciation for the history, culture, and people of both nations, that war between China and Taiwan is avoided and that a peaceful and equitable resolution suitable for both nations is the final outcome of this chapter in Taiwanese-Chinese history, this lesson is meant to give students an opportunity to grapple with the difficult decisions that the United States must face in the event that such a tragic event unfolds. As a framework and keeping with California state standards, students will use standard 11.3 as a lens through which they can evaluate what role America should take in the event of such a war. While any fault or short comings found within this unit are strictly my own, its inspiration and resources as well as any merit of this unit are totally due to the generosity of the Freeman Foundation, the People of China and Taiwan, and of course our constant mentor Clay Dube who immensely and tirelessly works to create a deeper and richer understanding of East Asia and its relationship to the United States in the hopes that classroom teachers like myself bring back this knowledge to our students.
edited by glopez on 3/21/2013