The Rise of Militarism in Japan

The Great Depression

Traditional control of the government to the military

To solve the country's economic problems through foreign expansion

<p>The Great Depression led to economic hardships in Japan and many people blamed the civilian government, which resulted in support for military leaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unlike the Fascists in Europe, the militarists did not try to establish a new system of government. Instead, they wanted to restore traditional control of the government to the military.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Making Emperor Hirohito the symbol of state power helped gain popular support for the army leaders who ruled in his name.</p> Signup and view all the answers