China Quotes

Question 1

German Advisor Meckel - Causes

Answer 1

Korea was a “dagger pointed in the heart of japan”.

Question 2

Bonnie Oh - Causes

Answer 2

“For Japan, imperialism was a means of attaining equality with the west”.

Question 3

Benson & Matsumura - Causes

Answer 3

The European powers’ growing interest in Asia could scarcely be overlooked and this encouraged Japan’s development of a more aggressive foreign policy

Question 4

Hunter - Causes

Answer 4

As Japan’s strength grew, so did her ambitions on the Asian mainland and her ability to advance them.

Question 5

Beasley - Causes

Answer 5

“Japanese leaders of almost all shades wanted to draw Korea into the Japanese orbit”.

Question 6

Gordon - Consequences

Answer 6

Japan in western eyes came out of the war with vastly increased prestige.

Question 7

Paine - Consequences

Answer 7

The war overturned the long-standing East Asian balance of power, toppling China from primacy and leaving Japan dominant.

Question 8

McClain - Consequences

Answer 8

Few foreign observers expected the island nation to prevail over the continental giant