HISTORY
THE WORLD BETWEEN THE WARS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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admired the economic power of China
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lacked coal, iron, and other important resources
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wanted to unify the governments of East Asia
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feared the expansion of Nazi Germany in the Pacific
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Detailed explanation-1: -The rapid industrialization that Japan achieved from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century was founded on iron and steel, shipbuilding and coal mining, particularly to meet defence needs.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Industrial Revolution in Japan occurred during the Meiji era. The industrial revolution began around 1870 as Meiji era leaders decided to catch up with the West.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ultimately, Japanese imperialism was encouraged by industrialization which pressured for oversea expansion and the opening of foreign markets, as well as by domestic politics and international prestige.
Detailed explanation-4: -Japan’s isolation came to an end in 1853 when Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States Navy, commanding a squadron of two steam ships and two sailing vessels, sailed into Tokyo harbor. He sought to force Japan to end their isolation and open their ports to trade with U.S merchant ships.