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Russo-Japanese War
Russia began showing interest in Korea and Manchuria. After Japan fails to reach an agreement with Russia, Japan declares war against Russia in Febuary 1904. After multiple bloody battle against the Russians, the Japanese come out victorious. The War ended in September 1905. -
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WW1
During the war Japan sent China a list of demands. When China declined, Japan threatened invasion. China gave in and provided Japan with many resources. -
Japan Post WW1
Japans alliance with Britain allowed Japan to acquire most of Germany's Asian and Pacific colonies. It also brought about a slowing of Japanese production and a decrease in status of their military. -
New government comes to power
The new Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs (had strong ties with ultranationalist societies) urged interventionist policies in Manchuria and other parts of China -
Stock Market Crash
The Collapse of the Stock Market devastated the economy and was a key factor in beginning the Great Depression. The Great Depression, weak government, and the breakdown of international trade led to a brutal invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and of China in 1937. -
Amau Doctorine
Shortly after the Chinese invasion in 1937, Japan assumed responsibility for peace in Asia. Parts of northern China were seen as an important part of Japanese national existence. -
Great East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere
The Co-Prosperity Sphere was announced and was used to justify imperialist expansion throughout Asia. Its intent was to create a new international order that would align Asian countries with Japan, free of western colonialism and domination. -
Defeat of Japan in WW2
The defeat of Japan during WW2 caused the Japanese to lose all of there wilitary influence. Japan became focused on industrial growth and is now one of the higest economic forces in the world.
