Japan's role in WW1

What was Japan’s role in WW1

Alliance - fought for the allies
Colonies - Seized German-Controlled Pacific islands.

Post WW1 Negotiations:

Japan wanted more islands and Shandong for their contributions

→ at the beginning of the war they stated they did not want any territory.

Racial Equality Clause

Objective:

• End discrimination based on race, colour and nationality

• promote equal rights for all people, regardless of their background.

However

• rejected by the British empire

What lead to dissatisfaction in Japan after WW2

• Five power pact:

• Nine power pact:

• Racial equality clause: Rejection caused Japan’s alimentation from other powers,

• economic crisis in Japan (overpopulation)

• Raised tariffs in US, Cut off immigration to US.

  All of these lead to rationalised and increase nationalism which would lead to WW2

What are 4 Japanese grievances

• overpopulation

• immigration ban

• tariffs

• resource scarcity

What impact did the Treaty of Versailles have of Japan?

Pros:

• more land ( pacific islands, German territory)

• recognition on the world stage as a major power, Gains a seat at the League of nations

Cons:

• rejection of the Racial equality clause: fuelled resentment in Japan and made them lead towards militarism