What started the Russo-Japanese War? Russia issued a preemptive strike on Japan in the Sea of China. The conflict over Korea esc
alated into war near Seoul, Korea. Japan launched a surprise attack on the city of Port Arthur in Russia. Negotiations to avoid war broke down, and war ensued.
The main reason why the Russo-Japanese war started during the early start of the 20th century; it is regarded to be the first major conflict of the 20th century, was because Japan launched a surprise attack on the city of Port Arthur in Russia which was a direct provocation.
After the civil war happened, Lincoln was arguing about the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction. He basically felt more forgiving. This is why this is false.
