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Learners study a piece of Japanese contemporary history. In this democratic values lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on the implementation of democratic government in Japan. Learners respond to discussion questions and participate in an activity based on the lecture.

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democratic values, democracy, japanese history, japan

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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