235. China and World War II (Part 1)
The Rest Is History
Japan's Rapid Rise as a Colonial Power and the Factors Behind It
Japan experienced a rapid rise from potential colonization to becoming a colonial power./nThe Japanese felt that it was unfair for Western powers to keep their large territories while Japan was restricted from expanding./nEmotion played a significant role in Japan's desire for empire./nThe Great Depression led to Japan being shut out of international markets./nJapan's industrial strength in light industry, particularly textiles, was impacted by trade restrictions./nThe collapse in the market for certain goods led to the destruction of Japan's rural economy.
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