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Which of the following was NOT a factor in Japan's expansionist foreign policy?
Which of the following was NOT a factor in Japan's expansionist foreign policy?
The Japanese invasion of Manchuria occurred after fighting broke out between Japanese and Chinese forces near Beijing in 1937.
The Japanese invasion of Manchuria occurred after fighting broke out between Japanese and Chinese forces near Beijing in 1937.
False
What was the name of the sphere of influence that Japan wanted to create in Asia?
What was the name of the sphere of influence that Japan wanted to create in Asia?
Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere
The Tripartite Axis Pact, signed in September 1940, agreed that Germany and Italy would dominate __________ and leave __________ to Japan.
The Tripartite Axis Pact, signed in September 1940, agreed that Germany and Italy would dominate __________ and leave __________ to Japan.
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What event led to the USA and Britain freezing Japanese assets?
What event led to the USA and Britain freezing Japanese assets?
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The war between Japan and China in 1937 was a planned war by the Japanese.
The war between Japan and China in 1937 was a planned war by the Japanese.
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Which country had control over Indochina before the Japanese invasion in 1940?
Which country had control over Indochina before the Japanese invasion in 1940?
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Match the following events with their corresponding dates:
Match the following events with their corresponding dates:
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What was the primary goal of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?
What was the primary goal of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?
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The Tripartite Pact united Germany, Italy, and the United States against common threats.
The Tripartite Pact united Germany, Italy, and the United States against common threats.
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What was the name of the German strategy to defeat Britain?
What was the name of the German strategy to defeat Britain?
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In September 1939 Germany invaded _______, which was the start of the war in Europe.
In September 1939 Germany invaded _______, which was the start of the war in Europe.
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What was the impact of the Battle of Britain?
What was the impact of the Battle of Britain?
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The US imposed a complete trade embargo on Japan, including oil, before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The US imposed a complete trade embargo on Japan, including oil, before the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Match the following invasion with their time period:
Match the following invasion with their time period:
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What was the name of the German air force during the Battle of Britain?
What was the name of the German air force during the Battle of Britain?
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Study Notes
Japan's Expansionist Policies
- Japan's domestic crises (e.g., economic downturn, unemployment) fueled expansionist policies.
- Manchuria's resources (timber, coal, iron, rice) and market for Japanese goods were attractive.
- The Japanese government often had to accede to the Kwantung Army's decisions in China.
- The Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945) began with clashes near Beijing, spreading to Shanghai and Nanjing, becoming a costly, large-scale conflict.
- Japan aimed to establish a "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere."
- In 1940, Japan invaded northern Indochina to hinder China's fuel and arms imports.
- Pressured France to allow Japanese troops and airfields in Indochina.
- The Tripartite Pact (1940) with Germany and Italy formalized their agreement to divide the world's control.
Japanese Actions and Reactions
- Japan's ambitions expanded to Southeast Asia by 1940.
- The US became increasingly concerned about Japan's ambitions, leading to restrictions and the freezing of Japanese assets.
- Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941) aimed to cripple the US Pacific Fleet.
- The attack triggered the entry of the US into World War II.
Global Context of Japan's Actions
- The US shifted from isolationism to opposing the Tripartite Pact.
- The global conflict between European powers played into Japan's aspirations in Asia.
- Japan's actions in Asia were viewed as part of a broader global conflict.
European Front Developments
- Germany invaded Poland (1939), followed by Denmark and Norway (1940).
- France was defeated (1940).
- The Battle of Britain (1940) halted German air superiority.
- Italy also launched campaigns in the Mediterranean, failing to entirely conquer North Africa or Greece.
- Germany invaded the Soviet Union in 1941 (Operation Barbarossa).
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Test your knowledge on Japan's expansionist policies leading up to World War II. This quiz covers the economic and military motivations behind Japan's actions, including the Sino-Japanese War and the Tripartite Pact. Explore how these policies shaped Japan's role in Southeast Asia and beyond.
