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What is one factor that motivated Japan's imperialism before world war 1?
Japan lacked many Natural Resources.
What is one factor that motivated Japan's imperialism before World War 2?
Japan lacked many important Natural Resources, such as steel and oil. Rather than limited trade with other countries, Japan saw the chance to militarily seize countries that had resources they needed.
What problems did japan experience because it was an island during World War 2?
It lacked natural resources and had to import just about everything
What was Japan's need for natural resources during the Battle of Midway?
"Natural resources" was a strategic objective for the whole war. The Midway battle was simply a part of the that war. A "tactical" portion of the bigger picture.
What was the main reason for Japan's expaqnsion in world war 2?
Japan desperately needed mineral resources .
What was Japan's ambition during World War 2?
To gain imperial domination over all of East Asia and the Pacific Ocean in order to use the economic and human resources of those countries for her own benefit. Michael Montagne Conquer mainland Asia and the Philipines for their raw materials. Japan, like Germany, had very few natural resources. Natural resources had mattered little to fuedal Japan. The new modern needed rubber, fuel, steel, and etc...
How did the aggressive search for resources by japan lead to World War 2?
It made them attack more countries so they can get their natural resources back that they used up.Japan had no natural resources to speak of, every thing they used came from overseas. The Europeans and Americans had a strangle hold on all of the markets surrounding Japan and had a policy of deliberately excluding Japan from these markets. They were virtually forced into the war. This turned out to be a good move on the part of American industry in particular as they benefited big time after Japan fell to US control after WW2.
Which town was the main objective of the Japanese invasion?
Secure natural resources. Japan has to import all natural resources. Japan move to do this by invading other Asian countries caused USA to impose severe sanctions on Japan. At the time USA was largest supplier of oil. These sanctions caused Japan to either submit to USA demands or go to war. They chose war.
Why were the Asian countries of china and japan on opposite sides during world war 2?
Japan was invading countries to take land and natural resources. One of the countries that Japan wanted to take land from was China. China has iron and coal in the north.
After World War 2 did Japanese Americans get back all of their previous possessions?
No, the allied forces kept most of them. The worked with Japan to resolve their lack of natural resources problem instead.
What was the Asian axis in World War 2?
The Axis powers in Asia were Manchukuo, Thailand and Japan. There were allied with Germany and other countries too. Germany helped Japan with necessary war supplies and natural resources.
What was Japan's goal in extending to the the greater east asi a sphere?
resources. China was rich in natural resources especially oil. War is fought for resources. Don't let the politicians emotionalize it.
