Imperialism and Wars of Asia Japan Emerges Imperialism and Wars of Asia
Questions What events helped create the conditions necessary for Japan to become a world power? Meiji Restoration- focus on modernization Why was it necessary for Japan to begin acting as an imperial power by the end of the 19th Century? Japan lacked natural resources necessary for industrialization
Sino-Japanese War Who Fought: China vs. Japan Reason: Control Korea Winner: Japan Reward: Korea
Russo-Japanese War Who Fought: Russia vs. Japan Reason: Russian threat to Japan Winner: Japan Reward: 1st time Asian country defeats a major European power
World War I Who Fought: Japan joins Allies Reason: Militarism, Nationalism Imperialism Winner: Allies Reward: Japan gains many of Germany’s colonies in the Pacific
Second Sino-Japanese War Who Fought: China vs. Japan Reason: Japan invaded Manchuria Winner: Japan Reward: Manchuria, encourages Japan to invade China
Question What was the result and historical significance of these wars for Japan? Japan emerges as the most powerful nation in Asia