The Japanese justified their imperialism in multiple different ways, depending on what territory is in question.
For China, there was a fake attack on Japanese property, performed by the Japanese themselves, so they invaded Manchuria with the justification that their citizens were in danger.
Korea and Taiwan were justified in the sense that some countries had colonies which they used for resources and as market for their products, so the Japanese justified it in the manner that they also deserve to have such territories.
For some territories they conquered there was no real justification though, and the Japanese didn't really bothered with making excuses anymore.
During the second battle of bull run,<span> Pope's Union forces tried to commit an invasion to the Southern capital of Richmond failed the operation and were defeated. Soon after their defeat, Pope's scattered Union troops clashed many times with Southern forces led by Major General "Stonewall" Jackson. This is his contribution to history -</span> he successfully <span>outmaneuvered and </span><span>nearly destroyed Union force.</span>
C. Gold
West africa was considered wealthy so they would trade gold and salt whereas other areas would trade ivory and other goods
Legal right that a court has to receive a case first. For example, the Constitution makes it clear that the Supreme court has 'original jurisdiction' when states sue states and in cases involving high-level diplomats.
