13.3 "Japanese Imperialism"

Post-WWI Japanese Industry

While many industries slowed down, Japan survived economically through its exports.

Japanese Foreign Policy (Post-WWI)

The civilian government often cooperated with other nations, even when such policies were not directly beneficial to Japan.

Social Changes in Japan

Democracy flourished, political parties emerged, Western ideas were adapted, and traditional values were questioned.

Manchurian Incident Cause

Japan's desire to secure natural resources, such as coal and oil, to compete with major industrial nations.

Anti-Comintern Pact

An agreement made between the nations of Japan and Germany.

Conquering China Difficulty

Japan struggled to defeat China primarily because the area was too large to be easily conquered.

Military Manual Omissions

The words "surrender," "retreat," and "defense" were removed from the manual to ensure soldiers did not consider these options.

League of Nations Withdrawal

Japan left the organization because the League would not support Japan's actions in Manchuria.

Post-WWI Naval Policy

Japan had agreed to limit, rather than increase, the size of its Navy.

Military Power Acquisition

Military leaders gained control of the government through a series of assassinations of political leaders and officials.