Outbreak Of War In Aisa

Question 1

Emergence of Japan as a power?

Answer 1

1. Japan sought to establish itself as a major power like Western nations.
2. Believed a strong military was necessary for protection and expansion.
3. Conflicts with China (1894) and Russia (1904) led to colonial gains.
4. Colonies acquired: Korea, Taiwan, Manchuria.
5. Success encouraged further expansion.
6. Led to war as Japan competed aggressively with Western powers for Asia-Pacific colonies.

Question 2

Rise of militarist Japan

Answer 2

1. Japan’s military victories against China and Russia increased military influence in politics.
2. Many military commanders were ultranationalists who believed in military honor and noble service.
3. By 1936, military officers dominated the Cabinet, ending Taisho democracy.
4. Military leaders sought to remove Western powers from Asia and expand Japan’s rule.
5. This led to an inevitable clash with the West and the outbreak of war.

Question 3

Rise of militarist Japan

Answer 3

1. Japan’s military victories against China and Russia increased military influence in politics.
2. Many military commanders were ultranationalists who believed in military honor and noble service.
3. By 1936, military officers dominated the Cabinet, ending Taisho democracy.
4. Military leaders sought to remove Western powers from Asia and expand Japan’s rule.
5. This led to an inevitable clash with the West and the outbreak of war.

Question 4

Rise of militarist Japan

Answer 4

1. Japan’s military victories against China and Russia increased military influence in politics.
2. Many military commanders were ultranationalists who believed in military honor and noble service.
3. By 1936, military officers dominated the Cabinet, ending Taisho democracy.
4. Military leaders sought to remove Western powers from Asia and expand Japan’s rule.
5. This led to an inevitable clash with the West and the outbreak of war.

Question 5

Worsening relations with USA

Answer 5

1. The US saw Japan as a threat in the Asia-Pacific, leading to tension between the two.
2. The 1921 Washington Naval Conference limited Japan’s navy size to 3/5 of the US.
3. The Great Depression led the US to introduce tariffs on foreign goods in 1929.
4. US tariffs made Japanese goods more expensive, hurting Japanese exporters.
5. This fueled Japanese resentment towards the US.
6. Japan’s anger ultimately led to the attack on Pearl Harbor in Dec 1941, triggering WWII in the Asia-Pacific.

Question 6

Economic crisis in japan

Answer 6

1. Japan faced economic crises in the 1930s due to land shortages for farming.
2. Rice shortages resulted from low agricultural productivity.
3. The Great Depression affected Japan’s economy, with silk exports declining sharply.
4. Protectionist measures by other countries exacerbated Japan’s economic woes.
5. Japanese citizens became discontented with the civilian government.
6. People supported military leaders advocating expansion to solve economic problems.
7. Military support led Japan down the path to war in the Asia-Pacific.

Question 7

Japan expansionist policy

Answer 7

1. Japan’s mountainous terrain limited its natural resources.
2. Japan relied on trade for essential resources before the Great Depression.
3. The Depression showed Japan that trade could be restricted.
4. Japan sought to control nearby territories for resources.
5. Japan acquired Korea, Taiwan, and Manchuria for resources like sugar, cotton, minerals, and land.
6. Japan expanded into Southeast Asia for rubber, oil, and other resources.
7. Japan’s aggressive expansion, under the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, led to conflict with European colonial powers and the outbreak of war in the Asia-Pacific.

Question 8

Weakness of LON

Answer 8

1. Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 (Mukden Incident).
2. The League of Nations passed a resolution demanding Japan’s withdrawal (13-1 vote).
3. The League’s investigation (Lytton Report, 1932) declared Japan’s actions illegal.
4. Japan ignored the League’s measures and continued expansion.
5. Japan withdrew from the League of Nations (1933).
6. Japan invaded China (1937).
7. Japan’s aggressive expansion led to increased regional tensions.
8. The League’s ineffective response contributed to the outbreak of WWII in Asia-Pacific (1941).

Question 9

Japan united state relations

Answer 9

1. US adopted isolation policy after WWI, but Roosevelt intervened after Japan’s 1937 China invasion.
2. US supplied financial and military aid to China.
3. In 1939, US restricted trade with Japan.
4. Japan occupied French Indochina in 1940.
5. US imposed oil embargo on Japan (1940), cutting 90% of Japan’s oil supply.
6. Japan launched Greater East Asia-Co-Prosperity Sphere in 1940.
7. Japan sought resources in Southeast Asia.
8. Admiral Yamamoto planned a pre-emptive strike on US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
9. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
10. US declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, starting WWII in Asia-Pacific.