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Chapter 3 Case Study of Militarist Japan - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 3 Case Study of Militarist Japan
How did the Japanese military rise to power in the 1930s?
Decreasing support for Civilian Govt
Political Challenges
Absence of Emperor in politics
Emperor Yoshito was always of poor health and was not involved in politics. His Genro advisors had also left due to old age
No emperor or Genro to unify the Govt
Divisions in the civilian Govt
Seyukai vs Minseito
Divided meant it was difficult to reach an agreement
Resulted in an inefficient Govt
not only the Govt but even the emperor could not control the military
No form of authority in Japan could stop or control the military
Economic Challenges
Social Challenges
Rural-urban divide
Changing roles of Women
Women left their traditional roles to go work for factories or companies
Traditionalists blame the civilian Govt for not protecting the nation's values and traditions
Increasing Support for Military Govt
Overview Of Japan before 1912
Tokugawa Shogunate Era (1600s - 1868)
Emperor was leader of Japan, but Shogun held the power
Shogun transformed Japan into an agrarian society under a strict heirachy
Meiji Era (1868 - 1912)
Shogun lost power and Emperor Meiji gained control over the Govt
Meiji Restoration Period
Economic Changes
Fukoku Kyohei
'Enrich the country, Strengthen the Army' Focused on strengthening economic foundations to build strong military for proper defense against the West
Industrialization
Used western technology to modernize the economy and infrastructure
Zaibatsu
Large companies owned by single families
Political Changes
Constitutional Monarchy
Diet (Civilian Politicians)
Social Changes
Increasing population
Increasing migration from rural to urban areas for work
Educational Changes
Adopted a western-style curriculum
Promoted loyalty to the state and emperor
Encouraged nationalistic feelings
Isolationist Japan
Shut off from the rest of the world for over 300 years
Eventually broke its isolationism when they were forced to trade with the US
How did the military establish control in Japan in the 1930s?