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Chapter Objectives
The beginnings of Fascism and how it became popular Factors contributing to the failure of the democratic government in Japan Reasons for the rise of Fascism in Japan
Unhappiness with Japanese Leaders who wanted Friendly Ties with the former Allied Powers
Unhappiness with Former Allied Powers 1919 Versailles Treaty 1921-22 Washington Naval Conference Mid-1920s Immigration Issues
Activity 1
What is Fascism?
In groups of 4, come up with a mind-map on what Fascism is about You may use your textbook as a guide You have 10 minutes
What is Fascism?
FASCISM
Fascism was spread throughout the world and in Japan, the idea was strongly influenced by the Military Fascism also brought About a sense of belonging
Lack of land which led to a lack of profits as the plots were too small to grow more rice Landlords rented land at very high prices which made life difficult for the farmers Tenant unions used violence and tenantlandlord violence was very common
Despite its internal problems, Japan prospered from global trade Japan exported silk textiles, china (plates, cups, etc) and porcelain However, there was a trade imbalance because Japan had to import many raw materials and food from abroad to feed its growing population
More people bought silk or other type of cloths produced by their home countries thus reducing the demand for Japanese silk
Fewer workers were needed in factories and more Japanese became unemployed
Less Demand
CRASH!
DEPRESSION
Less Bank Credit Less Employment
The farmers were very badly hit because they produced silk to earn more income Worse still, they were hit by a drought in 1932 and made even less money Desperate they even resorted to selling their daughters to make ends meet
When the economy failed to improve, they joined the army or patriotic societies The peasants felt that democracy wasnt working and instead believed in national reconstruction, military strength and respect for authority Many young rural men enlisted in the Japanese army
American expansion in the Asia-Pacific region threatened Japanese plans to control the area Paris Peace Conference 1919 Washington Naval Conference 1921-22 London Disarmament Conference 1930 Immigration Laws in the USA in the mid 1930s Resurgence of Chinese Nationalism
The Showa Restoration Patriotic Societies Militarys great influence over the government Military take-over of Japan
Japans response to the Great Depression and foreign opposition to its growing empire was the Showa Restoration (Bright Harmony) Western values were characterised to be selfish, greedy and individualistic and Japanese virtues such as self-sacrifice for the nation were promoted
1914 Japan joined the Allies in WWI When Japan entered the war on the side of the Allies, it occupied the German territories of Shantung and parts of the Pacific islands
1905 Treaty of Portsmouth Gained the right to build a railway in Manchuria which was rich in oil and coal Took over Port Arthur, the Liaodung Peninsula and the southern Sakhalin Island from Russia
1915 Japan Issues the 21 Demands to China Weak Chinese government is forced to accept Japanese advisors Japan is able to keep Shantung
American expansion in the Asia-Pacific region threatened Japanese plans to control the area Paris Peace Conference 1919 Washington Naval Conference 1921-22 London Disarmament Conference 1930 Immigration Laws in the USA in the mid 1930s Resurgence of Chinese Nationalism
The Showa Restoration Patriotic Societies Militarys great influence over the government Military take-over of Japan