Question

Which was an argument for Japanese imperial expansion?

Answer 1

gaining territory for a growing population

creating a buffer against Western influence

spreading Japanese culture

acquiring natural resources

Answer 2

@dan815

Answer 3

@Miracrown

Answer 4

My guess would be A?

Answer 5

@nopen

Answer 6

im so gonna win dis

Answer 7

@Ashleyisakitty @EclipsedStar @Jhannybean

Answer 8

acquiring natural resources

Answer 9

well zaum....why D??

Answer 10

I was thinking that too but, i dunno I keep finding some articles on* their social structures and the importance they gave to them

Answer 11

A. Hobson’s Theory

The core of Hobson’s theory is the existence of excess capital seeking profits overseas. However, during this period Japan had no excess capital and had to borrow large amounts from Britain and the United States to finance its rapid industrial expansion and its wars with China and Russia. Japan's outstanding foreign loan indebtedness grew steadily, starting from near zero in 1896, to 421 million yen in 1904, and then to 1,970 million yen in 1913 (Lockwood 1954, 254-255). Foreign holdings of government bonds comprised over 60% of Japan's national debt of 2,600 million yen in 1913 (256).

Hobson's theory does not hold up as an explanation for Japan's early imperialism because of the relative unimportance of the financial transactions between the home country and its colonies. Although imports from the colonies as a share of total trade with other countries increased from 1.7% in 1894-1903 to 6.9% in 1904-1914 and exports to the colonies increased from 2.7% of total trade in 1894-1903 to 7.8% in 1904-1913 (Cohen 1973, 62), the levels remained very low. Foreign trade made up about one quarter of Japan's economic activity from 1904 to 1913 (Crawcour 1997, 78), so trade with the colonies accounted for less than 2% of Japan's total economic activity during this period.

Answer 12

can u help me too?

Answer 13

ill bump up my question

Answer 14

spreading Japanese culture?

The population was divided somewhat because some wanted to stick to traditions while others preferred to try new imports

Answer 15

Yeh I am finding articles that are giving support to various choices in that list

Answer 16

This paper will examine four of the most influential theories of imperialism to determine whether they can provide explanations for Japan’s imperialism from 1894 to 1910, when Japan formally annexed Korea. The four theories to be reviewed will be Hobson's theory of domestic market underconsumption that leads to capitalists seeking profits overseas, Lenin's theory of the monopoly stage of capitalism, Schumpeter's theory of inherited warlike tendencies from prior generations, and nationalism's focus on politics as the critical factor. Although other theories of imperialism exist, these four theories cover a broad range of economic, political, and sociological factors that could explain Japan’s imperialistic expansion.

Answer 17

\(\color{blue}{\text{Originally Posted by}}\) @nopen
spreading Japanese culture?

The population was divided somewhat because some wanted to stick to traditions while others preferred to try new imports
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That is correct...I agree.