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What role did geography play in Japans desire to expand its empire?
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∙ 9y ago
Frances Nicolas
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∙ 9y agoThroughout its history, Japan's geography has played a significant role in its effort to expand imperially. Especially in modern times, Japan's status as an island required that it develop merchant and naval forces. The lack of Natural Resources, such as oil, in its home territories also motivated Japan to expand at the expense of nations in its sphere of influence.
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∙ 9y agoJapan had very limited arable land and resources. In the meantime, across the sea of Japan, a huge Chinese empire was falling apart. There were large oil, coal and iron ore deposit in Manchuria, located in north east China bordering Korea.
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