30.4 Japan OPEN NOTE POP QUIZ

1. In WWI, which side did Japan support? 1. In WWI, which side did Japan support? 2. The “21 Demands” were a part of Japan’s attempts to control … 2. The “21 Demands” were a part of Japan’s attempts to control … 3. “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”…How does Japan represent this quote? 3. “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”…How does Japan represent this quote? 4. The Japanese were upset that ……refused to include ideas about racial equality. 4. The Japanese were upset that ……refused to include ideas about racial equality. 5. What kind of government did Japan have? (must be specific) 5. What kind of government did Japan have? (must be specific)

6. What group began to take over the government? 6. What group began to take over the government? 7. Japan faced three main problems. 7. Japan faced three main problems. What was the most likely solution to solve these problems? Explain.

30.4 Japan Remember 1855…? Remember 1855…? U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry U.S. Commodore Matthew Perry Read Storyteller p. 807 Read Storyteller p. 807 Militarism Militarism Ethnocentrism Ethnocentrism Nationalism Nationalism ……similar to…….? ……similar to…….? Fascism Fascism

Role in WWI and Post War Role in WWI and Post War 1. gave aid to….. 1. gave aid to….. Allies Allies 2. Prior to WWI: ruled … 2. Prior to WWI: ruled … Korea and Taiwan…..and then gained the… Korea and Taiwan…..and then gained the… 21 Demands…to make parts of China a Japanese protectorate 21 Demands…to make parts of China a Japanese protectorate 3. Received …. 3. Received …. German Islands in Pacific as mandates from League of Nations German Islands in Pacific as mandates from League of Nations

4. Signed military and trade agreements with….. 4. Signed military and trade agreements with….. Western nations….which allowed them to …. Western nations….which allowed them to …. Industrialize and build up their navy (3 rd largest Navy in world by WWII) Industrialize and build up their navy (3 rd largest Navy in world by WWII)

5. 3 Reasons why Japan was bitter toward the West: 5. 3 Reasons why Japan was bitter toward the West: 1- League of Nations refused to include “racial equality” in its charter 1- League of Nations refused to include “racial equality” in its charter 2- U.S. bans Japanese immigrants in U.S. bans Japanese immigrants in Western interest in China (Open Door Policy) competed with Japan’s interest (Japan gives up “21 Demands) 3. Western interest in China (Open Door Policy) competed with Japan’s interest (Japan gives up “21 Demands)

Post War Problems Post War Problems 6. The population density put a strain on… 6. The population density put a strain on… Economy and limited resources Economy and limited resources Geographic problems.. Geographic problems.. Size and mountains Size and mountains **They respond with a mixed economy** **They respond with a mixed economy** 7. In this economy, the govt. controlled banks to provide money for…. 7. In this economy, the govt. controlled banks to provide money for…. Heavy industries and large private businesses Heavy industries and large private businesses 8. Most of the economy was controlled by large private businesses …called…ZAIBATSU 8. Most of the economy was controlled by large private businesses …called…ZAIBATSU

****they began to sell to world markets…But….more production needs more raw materials……so they need to rely on imports of raw materials…Why? ****they began to sell to world markets…But….more production needs more raw materials……so they need to rely on imports of raw materials…Why? Problem??? Problem??? Solution??? Solution???

A New Population A New Population ****overpopulated farms = move to cities for industrial work = growth of unions = demand for economic and social change = growth of socialism Politcal Tension Politcal Tension Constitutional Monarchy (Emperor Hirohito)…..faces strong military leaders who oppose democratic changes Constitutional Monarchy (Emperor Hirohito)…..faces strong military leaders who oppose democratic changes Face economic and social challenges Face economic and social challenges

1930’s – anti-democratic feelings grow; turn to military leadership (Militarism) 1930’s – anti-democratic feelings grow; turn to military leadership (Militarism) 9. Here is a list of problems faced during the 1930’s: 9. Here is a list of problems faced during the 1930’s: A. overpopulation – possible solution is emmigration. What might prevent this? A. overpopulation – possible solution is emmigration. What might prevent this? Act of Seclusion Act of Seclusion What might the solution be to overpopulation? What might the solution be to overpopulation? Imperialism Imperialism

B. can not sell goods in world markets: B. can not sell goods in world markets: Why couldn’t they? Why couldn’t they? High tariffs on Japanese goodss High tariffs on Japanese goodss What might be the solution? What might be the solution? Imperialism – gain control of markets for resources and to sell goods Imperialism – gain control of markets for resources and to sell goods C. Lack of land and resources: Possible solution? C. Lack of land and resources: Possible solution? Imperialism – gain control of markets for resources and to sell goods Imperialism – gain control of markets for resources and to sell goods See “ “ on pg 809 See “ “ on pg 809 Compare middle picture on 784 and picture on 808 Compare middle picture on 784 and picture on 808

Nationalism, Militarism, Imperialism……. Nationalism, Militarism, Imperialism……. Sound familiar? Sound familiar? MILITARY EXPANSION MILITARY EXPANSION 1931 Invade Manchuria (- without approval from Japanese govt.) 1931 Invade Manchuria (- without approval from Japanese govt.) Gradual military dominance of govt. positions (assassinate P.M., attempted coup) Gradual military dominance of govt. positions (assassinate P.M., attempted coup) Out of fear, Emperor Hirohito does not stand in the way Out of fear, Emperor Hirohito does not stand in the way Many people support military tactics..why? Many people support military tactics..why?