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Case Study of Militarist Japan: increased influence of the militarists from the 1930s: Practice Questions

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Question 1

1 mark

What was taught to Japanese students in the 1930s to foster a sense of ultranationalism?

Question 2

1 mark

How did the military leadership in Japan exploit social and economic unrest in rural areas during the 1930s?

Question 3

1 mark

What was the main objective of the "Campaign for Economic Revitalisation" in 1930s Japan?

Question 4

1 mark

Why were the political assassinations of the 1930s significant for the consolidation of military rule in Japan?

Question 5

1 mark

How did the Japanese military's influence over the government change during the 1930s?

Question 6

2 marks

Which action taken by the Japanese military in 1931 boosted the appeal of militarists by demonstrating their ability to expand Japan's empire independently of the civilian government?

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Question 7

4 marks

How did the Japanese government's role in industry change during the 1930s to prepare the nation for total war?

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Question 8

3 marks

What was the fate of independent labour unions in Japan during the late 1930s as the militarists consolidated their power?

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Question 9

4 marks

In the \( 1930s \), the Japanese government and military increased their control over society through education and propaganda.

(a) What were Japanese students taught regarding the status of the Emperor?
(b) Describe how the concept of Bushido was used in the militarization of education.
(c) Identify the purpose of the Campaign for Economic Revitalisation in the \( 1930s \).
(d) State how labor unions were affected by the rise of militarist influence.

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Question 10

5 marks

The influence of the military in Japan grew rapidly following events in Manchuria.

(a) Briefly explain the Mukden Incident of \( 1931 \).
(b) How did the Kwantung Army act independently of the civilian government in Tokyo during this crisis?
(c) Why did the League of Nations' response to the Manchurian Crisis fail to deter Japanese militarists?
(d) Explain how military success in China led to increased popular support for the military back in Japan.

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