history
- Created by: Jess0699
- Created on: 03-05-16 08:01
View mindmap
- Japan
- Become great power
- The old way in the late 19th century
- Imperialism - similar to Britain and France
- Left the League of Nations
- Believed racially superior to
- The Chinese and Koreans
- Thus desired for colonial expansion
- Ulter nationalists of the army gradually take over politics
- Killed 2 prime ministers
- Decision made mostly by army
- 1936 Comintern Pact - Italy, Germany & Japan
- Directed against communists (Soviet Union)
- Made it easier for Japan to colonially expand
- Sino-Japenese War
- The emperor didn't condemn the actions of the army - made it acceptable
- Emperor seen as half human, half god
- Had Martial Tradition - They couldn't surrender to their enemies
- They could not sustain without raw materials
- Had Martial Tradition - They couldn't surrender to their enemies
- Coal, oil, steel & rubber
- Need to find resources somewhere else
- Need more to knock out enemy - US stopped exporting oil to Japan
- Led: Attack US navy and aircraft base - pearl Harbour
- The emperor didn't condemn the actions of the army - made it acceptable
- Become great power
Comments
No comments have yet been made