Japanese Expansion in Asia (1931-41)

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Japanese expansion in Asia during 1931-41.

The Meiji Restoration established the __________ as the head of government in Japan, ending centuries of feudalism.

Meiji Emperor

The __________ was given as a gift by the Emperor to the people of Japan in 1889, establishing him as a divine individual.

Meiji Constitution

Education changed in Japan to emphasize __________ and loyalty to the state, valuing the Emperor’s divinity.

loyalty

The __________ was one of the primary challengers to Japan’s expansion, leading to the Russo-Japanese War.

Soviet Union

The Treaty of Portsmouth, signed in 1905, required all Japanese troops to leave __________ and return it to Chinese control.

Manchuria

Japan declared a new state called __________, which was seen as a puppet state by many countries.

Manchukuo

The __________ was formed between Britain and Japan in 1902 to assure Japan of support in conflicts with Russia.

Anglo-Japanese Alliance

The League of Nations voted to condemn Japan as an __________ nation during the Manchurian Crisis.

aggressor

Japan attacked the Russian navy in __________ in February 1904, marking the start of the Russo-Japanese War.

Port Arthur

Japan's military was granted a lot of __________ in the Meiji Constitution and was directly responsible to the Emperor.

independence