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Chapter 27

Chapter 27. Section 5 Conflicting Forces in Japan. Japan on the Rise in the 1920s. Japan moves to greater prosperity and democracy. Led by Emperor Hirohito from 1926-89. Success and tragedies throughout his reign.

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Chapter 27

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  1. Chapter 27 Section 5 Conflicting Forces in Japan

  2. Japan on the Rise in the 1920s • Japan moves to greater prosperity and democracy. • Led by Emperor Hirohito from 1926-89. • Success and tragedies throughout his reign. • 1920s and 30s bring economic crisis of the Great Depression and a nationalistic movement that supports expansionism. Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako.

  3. Growth and Expansion • During WW I, Japan’s economy grew. • Exports to Allied nations soared. • Heavy Industry grew • Extended its influence throughout East Asia (annexed Korea, 21 Demands in China, took over old German lands in East Asia)

  4. Liberal Changes in the 1920s • Government moved toward a democracy • Members of the Diet (Japanese Parliament) exercise their power. By 1925, all adult men won the right to vote. Women gained some power (right to vote in 1945) • Political Parties were manipulated by the Zaibatsu (business leaders - wealthy families) • Gov’t slows down foreign expansion (sign an agreement with the US, GB, and France to limit the size of its navy

  5. Problems Below the Surface • Rural Peasants did not share in the nation’s prosperity. • Factory workers earned low wages. • Their poverty drew them close to Marxist ideas. • Younger Generation revolted against traditions (liked western fads and fashions, rejected family authority) • Military clashes with the government officials. • Condemned Western influence for undermining Japanese values of obedience and respect for authority • Destructive Earthquake in 1923 (100,000 deaths) • Worldwide economic crisis (Great Depression)

  6. The Nationalist Reaction • Great Depression hurt Japan. • Trade suffered as foreign buyers couldn’t afford Japanese goods • Unemployment in the cities soared. • Rural peasants suffered from hunger.

  7. Unrest Grows • Economic disaster fed the discontent of the leading military officials and extreme nationalists (ultranationalists). • Condemn those who agreed to Western Demands to stop overseas expansion. • Angry at foreign racial policies (keeping Japanese out). They were resentful as being treated as second class citizens. • Nationalists demanded renewed expansion (need raw materials in Asia) • Want to take over Manchuria (rich in natural resources)

  8. The Manchurian Incident • In 1931, Japanese military officers provoked an incident to provide an excuse to seize Manchuria (blew up their own railroad and blamed it on the Chinese). • Japanese military attacks China without consulting the Government and take Manchuria and set up the puppet state of Manzhouguo (leader was Puyi). • The League of Nations condemned Japanese aggression against China (Japan withdrew from the League) • Japan started to expand its navy again.

  9. Japan takes over Manchuria in 1931. Emperor Puyi leads the puppet state of Manchuria.

  10. Militarists in Power • In the 1930s, the ultranationalists were winning support from the people for foreign conquests and a tough stand against the Western Powers. • Assassinate a number of politicians and business leaders. • Military leaders plotted to overthrow the gov’t in 1936 and briefly occupied Tokyo.

  11. Traditional Values Revived • Government survived but was dominated by the military. • Cracked down on socialism and most democratic freedoms. • Revived ancient warrior values and built a cult around Hirohito (descended from the Sun goddess) • Used schools to teach students obedience to the emperor and service to the state.

  12. More Expansion in China • Take over more lands and gain power in China as they are going through a Civil War • As Japan fought China in 1939, WW II broke out. • In 1936, Japan allied with Germany and Italy (Tripartite Pact) becoming the Axis Powers.

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