vocab 4 Flashcards
(12 cards)
“21 Demands” -
A set of demands made by Japan to China in 1915, aimed at increasing Japanese control over Chinese territory and resources.
Siberian Intervention (1918)
The deployment of Japanese troops to Siberia during the Russian Civil War, aimed at protecting Japanese interests and countering the spread of communism.
S
hidehara Kijuro -
A Japanese diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister and advocated for diplomacy and peaceful resolution of international disputes.
Multilateralists -
A faction in Japanese foreign policy that supported cooperation with other nations and participation in international organizations.
Washington Conference -
An international conference held in 1921-22, which resulted in agreements on naval disarmament and the political status of the Pacific region.
Ugaki Kazushige -
A Japanese general and politician who advocated for military modernization and served as Minister of War and Navy.
London Naval Conference -
A series of conferences held in the 1930s to discuss naval disarmament and prevent an arms race among major world powers.
Manchurian Incident (1931) -
An event staged by Japanese military personnel as a pretext for invading Manchuria, leading to the establishment of the puppet state of Manchukuo.
Kokuhonsha -
A nationalist organization in Japan that promoted imperial rule, militarism, and expansionism.
Imperial Military Reserve Association (IMRA)
A Japanese organization that aimed to strengthen ties between the military and civilian sectors in support of the imperial system.
Kokutai -
A concept in Japanese political thought referring to the unique national polity and spirit, often associated with the divine status of the Emperor.
Gondo Seikyo -
A secret nationalist society in Japan that advocated for a radical transformation of the political system and the restoration of imperial rule.
