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Japan build up of its Military powers, Japan's expansionist foreign…
Japan build up of its Military powers
Chirais Weakness
1st Opium war
Concede its territories
Boxer Rebellions
Foreign powers -> Exploitations
Unfair treatment at the Washington Naval Conference
Unfair ratio ( 5:3 )
Victory over Foreign Powers
Sino-Japan war
Russo-Japanese war
Close alliance with Britain
Confidence + prestige on world stage
National Limitations faced by Japan
Limited Land
Growing Population
Insufficient food
Japan's expansionist foreign policy
Great Depression
Affected economy
Hardship
Export hurt by protectionist policies (US)
Japan's geographical limitations
Shortage of land crops
Setting of families
Japan's view of the Western Powers
Britain - Criticised invasion of Mandarin
U.S. - Protectionist Policies
Russia - Border with Manchuria
Rise of Militarism
Grew in Influence
Support by the people
Solving Japan's Problems
Why Invade Manchuria?
Resources + Land
Answer to Japan's problems / needs
Land, resettling of population, resources (industrialization), markets to sell goods
Instability of China
Weakness + Easy Target
Worsening of relations with the West
Show that Japan is equal (if not better) compared to the west
Consequences of the Manchuria Crisis
Further expansion into Asia (beyond)
Undermining of the LON's authority
Increased the prominence + popularity of Ultranationalists + military
How U.S. saw Japan
Threat / Foe
U.S. Interest in Asia / China
Naval Control ( Military Competition )
Economic Competition
Joining of Germany + Italy ( Political Competition )
Nazi Soviet Non Aggression Pact (Afraid Japan might join them )
Ally? Against Communism
Japan's decision to expand into Asia
U.S. financial + economic measures against Japan
Embargo on raw materials
Outbreak of WW2 in Europe