HISTORY
THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM
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Question
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they had poor weapons and never modernized.
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they wanted to get more natural resources for themselves.
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they wanted to become involved in slave trade.
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they want to spread Christianity.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Japan becomes world power through victories in Sino-Japanese (1895) and Russo-Japanese (1904-05) wars. Korea annexed (1910-45). TAISHO [1912-1926] Japan expands economic base within Asia and the Pacific. Prospering businessmen support Liberal party government, broadening political participation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike England, who had an abundance of coal and other natural resources necessary for industrialization, Japan had very few of these raw materials. Instead, the Japanese traded for raw materials to fuel their factories and make their products.
Detailed explanation-3: -Between the Meiji Restoration of 1868 and the mid-20th century, Japan created an enormous empire stretching from Alaska to Singapore, controlling as much territory and as many people as any of the great powers of Europe.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why did Japan become an imperial nation in the 20th century? Japan built a modern industrial infrastructure. In an effort to compete with other global powers, they sought greater influence and access to more resources.