1 Japan Builds an Empire 2 TEKS 1(B), 26(B) 3 Listen In Asia, Japan emerged from a series of economic recessions in the t 1920s. As conditions worsened, nationalism increased, and the military became more powerful. At the same time, the government was looking for more land and resources for a rapidly growing population. Japan began to expand d into China and Southeast Asia. 4 Listen In 1931, in the Manchurian Incident, the Japanese army seized Manchuria from Chinese troops and set up a puppet state supposedly independent but under the control of Japan. Although Europe and the United States s protested, nothing was done, and Japan s military continued to gain power. 5 Listen Manchuria became a base for Japanese expansion, and in 1937 Japan resumed its war against China. The Japanese army occupied major cities and overwhelmed the Chinese Nationalist army in the north with superior weapons and ruthless air raids. The United States condemned Japan s actions but maintained its neutrality. 6 Listen With European countries caught up in the war, Japan announced it would free Asia from European colonizers. In 1940 Japan named itself leader of a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, and set its sights on colonies such as the Dutch East Indies and French Indochina. 7 Listen 8 Later in that year, Japan allied itself with Germany and Italy in the Tripartite Pact, moving troops into French Indochina. In 1941 Japan signed a neutrality pact with the Soviet Union. 9 Japan Builds an Empire Begin Taking Notes 1.What were the causes and effects of Japan s growing military power? 2.Why was the Manchurian Incident a turning point for Japan s civilian government? 3.What was the initial outcome of Japan s war against China? 4.Why did Japan look beyond China for future expansion? 1
10 Growing Military Power 1 Democracy in Crisis After World War I, Japan had established a parliamentary government ent and granted many citizens the right to vote. When economic conditions worsened during the 1930s, many Japanese e became dissatisfied with multiparty democratic government. 2 Rise of Nationalism Several radical groups formed in response to the government s perceived weaknesses. Radicals demanded an end to Western-style style institutions and a return to traditional ways. These radicals assassinated several business and political leaders, hoping to force the military to take over the government. 11 The Manchurian Incident By 1930, Japan lacked the land and raw materials to care for its growing population. Many Japanese saw the acquisition of neighboring Manchuria as a solution to these problems. In September 1931, a Japanese army stationed in Manchuria captured several cities. By February 1932, the army had seized all of Manchuria. This seizure came to be known as the Manchurian Incident. 12 The Manchurian Incident Japan set up Manchuria as a puppet state,, or a supposedly independent country under the control of a powerful neighbor. After the Manchurian Incident, the military took a much stronger hand in governing Japan, especially in the area of foreign policy. 13 Looking Beyond China 1 Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere In 1940, Japan announced a Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere,, to be led by the Japanese, extending from Manchuria to the Dutch East Indies. Japan declared that this move would liberate Asia from European colonization. However, the real reason was Japan s additional need for natural resources. 2 Alliances and Further Expansion In September 1940, Japan allied itself with Germany and Italy through the Tripartite Pact. Japan began to expand into French Indonesia and the oil-rich Dutch East Indies. In April 1941, Japan signed a neutrality pact with the Soviet Union. 14 War Against China In July 1937, Japan resumed its invasion of China. Although China a had more manpower than Japan, Japan s superior weapons allowed it to win control of major Chinese cities. The United States and other nations condemned Japan s actions. The United States remained neutral, but the Soviet Union sent war equipment and military advisors a to China. Later, Britain sent supplies to the Chinese over the Burma Road,, a highway linking Burma to China. 15 War Against China Battling political groups in China put aside their differences to fight the Japanese. While Japanese troops controlled the cities, Chinese guerrillas dominated the countryside. c The war had reached a stalemate by 1939. 16 Japanese Aggression 17 Japan s gradual expansion in Asia led to war with China in 1937. 18 Japan Builds an Empire Assessment Why did the Japanese military take over Manchuria in 1931? (A) Because Germany and Italy requested that they do so (B) To gain land and raw materials for Japan (C) To expand the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere (D) Because Chinese manpower outnumbered the Japanese forces 2
What was the American response to Japanese expansion? (A) America condemned Japan but remained neutral. (B) America sent supplies to Japan over the Burma Road. (C) America encouraged Japan to gain more territory. (D) America supported Japan s democratic government. 19 Japan Builds an Empire Assessment Why did the Japanese military take over Manchuria in 1931? (A) Because Germany and Italy requested that they do so (B) To gain land and raw materials for Japan (C) To expand the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere (D) Because Chinese manpower outnumbered the Japanese forces What was the American response to Japanese expansion? (A) America condemned Japan but remained neutral. (B) America sent supplies to Japan over the Burma Road. (C) America encouraged Japan to gain more territory. (D) America supported Japan s democratic government. 20 QUIZ Put your name, date, and period on a piece of binder paper number it 1 to 10. Make sure to title the quiz. Complete the quiz. QUIZ 21 Work Look over your notes from today. 1. Answer the 4 questions from today s lecture. 2. In five sentences, write a brief summary of what we went over in class today. Use the highlighted key terms in your summary! Title the paper the same as the Lecture Notes. Make sure to put your Name, Date,, and Period in the upper right hand corner of your page. Turn this in at the beginning of class tomorrow put it in the hand-in/collection basket. Worth 25 out of 100 points for this week s Daily grade. 3
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