Colonialism and the Resource Problem (jan 1, 1893 – jan 1, 1918)
Description:
With this rapid modernization came a great need for natural resources, such as oil. Despite its large size, Japan had minimal natural resources and depended on imports of energy and raw materials. This dependency is exactly what the Meiji reform sought to eliminate, and therefore Japan began its own colonial empire. in the regionAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1893
jan 1, 1918
~ 25 years