20 gen 1890 anni - Japanese Resource Dilemma (pretext for War), 1890s

Descrizione:

-1800s trade w/ West
-1850s "awakening" that imperialists could take over Japan
-1860s/70s Emperor announces that Japan will industrialize and modernize and invites West to reform Japanese society
-1890s Dilemma = Japan needs more resources
>looks towards Korea, Taiwan, Manchuria
>recognizes Japan is stronger than China
-Japan expands influence over Korea and Korea asks China for help