1 janv. 1850 - Japanese Nationalism and militarism starts in the middle of 19th century

Description:

Because
• Determination to transform Japan into western-like
• Japan's belief in Becoming the Asian leader
• Need to obtain raw materials and secure market in east Asia
• The need for strategic security
• Growing support for militarism and exampsionism

This also promoted imperialistic nature of Japan. --Invasion of China

Up until this time Japan had been enclosing their country to prevent encroachment of Christianity

Shogun was Japan's ruler