Question

Which was an argument for Japanese imperial expansion?

Answer 1

Answer: C. creating a buffer against Western influence.

The main purpose of the Japanese imperial expansion was the desire to create a buffer against Western influence. Japan felt that the West and their imperialist plans were likely to continue to spread. Instead of waiting for these countries to overtake them, Japan wanted to develop its capabilities and engage in imperialism themselves. In order to fulfill this goal, they greatly developed their military. They also engaged in intense modernization and industrialization.

Answer 2

Creating a buffer zone against Western influence was the argument given for Japanese imperial expansion.

Further Explanations:

Japanese imperial was the act of expansion of the Japanese  to expand its influence in the Pacific fleet and eradicate the influence of western nations. The expansion in Eastern Asia started with the attack of Manchuria in 1931 and ended with a brutal attack on China in 1937. Japanese imperial army successfully occupied Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan during heir expansion.  

To fulfill their desire they conspired against the United States and attacked Pearl Harbour on 7th December 1941. They thought that continuous attacks on the United States weaken its strength which will directly reduce its influence in the Pacific fleet. The main intent of the attack of Pearl Harbour was to prevent American intervention in its annexation of Dutch East Indies and Malaya. The annexation would also help the Japanese to continue its further annexation towards Southeast Asia. During the “Second World War”, it too allied with Germany and Italy to fight against America.  

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Answer Details:

Grade: High school

Subject: US History  

Chapter: Japanese Expansion

Keywords:

Japanese imperial, Japanese, Pacific fleet, Eastern Asia, Manchuria, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong,United States, Pearl Harbour, United States, Pearl Harbour, Dutch East Indies , Malaya, Japanese, Southeast Asia, Second World War, German,Italy