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Japanese expansionism East Asia until 1931 - Coggle Diagram
Japanese expansionism East Asia until 1931
Relationship with the west
Ruso-Japanese War (1904-05)
Many fatalities in both sides
Russian empire underestimated his opponent
Japan's warfare develop remarkable victories that would lead to Japanese victory in the war
Help to develop a sense of nationalism among the military, but also of patriotism among japanese citizens.
Russia had problems to supply it´s troops on account of them being in the other side.
By defeating a world power, Japanese militarism would develop a sense of independence from the government regarding their lust for expansionism.
WW1
Minor acts
Japan seized territories of Germany in China
The 21 demands in China; Called attention of the British empire and the US
Relevant events/actions
Support both sides of the war; Economy well benefited because of exports.
Japan becomes a member of the League of Nations
However, racist attitudes regarding other nations like the US would position Japan as an inferior power
Tensions with the Japanes immigration to the Unites States
First Sino-Japanese War
For the control of Port Arthur in Korea, Navy modernization was held with support from the British empire.
Triple intervention: in which the Russian empire would take advantage and take control of the peninsula and the Ruso Japanese war would take place later.
It would be with Russia´s defeat that Japan would get international recognition with other powers
Second Sino Japanese war
by 1937
Political/Economical Situation
Meiji Restoration
Centralized army becomes more powerfull
Some democratic reforms, but most power is in the emperor
Meiji emperor takes more power
1920-Shideara Kijuro
Western relationships
Maintain good relations with the USA
Washington treaties
Not much support from the Japanese nationalistic pride
Seek for peaceful agreements for China´s economic development
Weaknesses of the empire democracy showed up
1929
The great depression
Generete economical disorders in Japan
Influence over the will of the Manchurian invasion
Militarism influence over politics
Assasinations against ministers took place
Role of the army
The army was the primary means in wich Japan expanded
Began with the impact of the First Sino Japanese War
The Sino-Japanese war set the stage for colonization through force
Militarism in Japan would make the Meiji Restoration lose its influence over the own military
Japanese military forces would act independently in relation to the governments approval
Expansionism
Japanese government wanted to use Kwantung Army (Japanese Army in Manchuria) to disarm Zhang, however some Kwantung Army leaders acted on their own and captured and assassinated Zhang in 1928
Japanese army independent moves on Manchuria
Lead to the Manchurian Crisis
Worsened relations with the major western powers
Political instability in china was a leading facot for the army to create an opportunity to expand among chinese territory
