Japanese Expansion in East Asia (1931-1941)

False (B)

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<p>February 26 Incident</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Imposing economic sanctions and embargoes on Japan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marco Polo Bridge Incident = 1937 Lytton Commission Report = 1932 February 26 Incident = 1936 Pearl Harbor Attack = 1941</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Economic embargoes imposed by the U.S. and Britain, particularly the cutoff of oil exports</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It escalated tensions between the U.S. and Japan. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stresa Front</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>90</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Attack on Pearl Harbor = U.S. enters WWII Invasion of Abyssinia = Diplomatic isolation from Britain and France Stresa Front = Opposition to German rearmament Rome-Berlin Axis = Alignment with Germany</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Italy was left diplomatically isolated. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>40</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Need for new markets and resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manchukuo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mukden</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Twenty-One Demands = Sought economic and political control over China Rice Riots = Protests due to inflation and food shortages Washington Naval Conference = Led to resentment among nationalists Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere = Justified Japan's imperial ambitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public disillusionment with civilian leadership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>5:5:3</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strengthened ties with Nazi Germany (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Approximately 13,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abyssinia</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abyssinian Campaign = 10,000 Spanish Civil War = Over 4,000 Greek Campaign = Approximately 13,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To dominate the Mediterranean and Balkans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Insufficient industrial capacity for sustained war, and modernization efforts lagging behind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The increasing power of the military over civilian government, affecting politics.

An international organization aimed at maintaining peace, Japan withdrew in 1933 after being labeled an aggressor.

A concept meaning insubordination by junior military officers seeking aggressive policies.

A failed coup by military officers in 1936 trying to overthrow the civilian government.

A 1937 clash that escalated into the Second Sino-Japanese War.

A horrific event in 1937 where up to 300,000 Chinese civilians were killed by Japanese forces.

Roosevelt's 1937 speech condemning Japan but avoiding military action.

An alliance between Japan, Germany, and Italy formed in 1940 during WWII.

Japan's 1915 demands to expand control over China, including economic privileges and governance influence.

Protests in Japan caused by rice shortages and inflation during WWI, signaling discontent with the government.

Japan's need for resources due to industrial growth and trade deficits, worsened by the Great Depression.

Large business conglomerates in Japan that influenced expansion policies for new markets and resources.

Ideologies in Japan promoting its leadership in Asia and justifying imperial control through military might.

Meeting where Japan agreed to naval limits, causing resentment among nationalists and increasing expansionist desires.

Event staged by the Guandong Army as a pretext for Japan's invasion of Manchuria during economic hardships.

Puppet state established by Japan in 1932 following the invasion of Manchuria, focused on resource extraction.

Sanctions against Japan drastically reduced oil imports and material availability, impacting its military and industrial power.

The attack on December 7, 1941, prompted U.S. entry into World War II and escalated global conflict.

A diplomatic note from the U.S. demanding Japan withdraw from occupied territories, contributing to tensions before Pearl Harbor.

Japanese sanctions led to resource shortages, military strain, and increased urgency for expansion into Southeast Asia.

Motivated by imperial ambitions, Mussolini invaded Abyssinia in 1935 to gain resources and distract from domestic issues.

A pact between Italy, Britain, and France in 1935 to counteract German rearmament, which ultimately collapsed.

Imposed sanctions on Italy for the Abyssinian invasion, but lacked critical resources like coal and oil to be effective.

The alliance formed between Italy and Germany in 1936, strengthening military and political ties before WWII.

Harsh policies alienated the local population due to forced labor and violent suppression.

Italy's military lagged in equipment and strategies, with inconsistent modernization efforts.

Italy faced approximately 10,000 casualties during the Abyssinian Campaign.

Italy supported Franco's Nationalists to expand Fascism and counter Communism, leading to military strain.

Support strained Italy's economy, strengthened ties with Germany, and increased international polarization.

Mussolini aimed to dominate the Mediterranean and Balkans, draining resources and increasing public discontent.

An agreement normalizing relations, where Britain recognized Italian control over Abyssinia for Mediterranean stability.

Italy's entry as an Axis member deepened reliance on Germany and indicated political shifts within Italy.