Question

Why did Japan aggressively expand in the 1930s?

Answer 1

The correct answer is B) to secure natural resources such as oil.

Japan aggressively expanded in the 1930s o secure natural resources such as oil.

Japan has a small territory, Indeed, it is a series of islands. He has not many natural resources. Japan had to import almost 90% of the oil needed. In many cases, Japan was not self-sufficient, and natural resources or raw material were necessary to operate its industries. So the only option Japan had was to invade other countries that had plentiful natural resources, That was the case of Indonesia. Japan was also interested in British Malaya for its rubber plantation and tin mines.

Answer 2

The answer is B. To secure natural resources such as oil