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Japanese militarism references the ideology that militarism should dominate the Empire of Japan’s political and social life. Japan was extremely influenced by the military. It encouraged the politics and businesses in the Japanese society called, The[| Meiji Restoration.] Originally, Japan was part of the [|League of Nations], but left after being criticized for actions in China (Attack At Pearl Harbor, 1941). Once Japan separated, they faced conflicts with the US and Great Britain. These conflicts resulted with an oil boycott. The oil shortage made Japan decide to capture the oil rich Dust East Indies. Thus leading to their decision to commence war with US and Great Britain (Japanese History: Militarism and World War II).

Japan believed that they would be capable of being on their own since they had won the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars. The success in these two brought benefits to Japan. It gave them money and territorial gains(Totalitarianism). This is why they believed they would be so successful. They also thought if they stayed with China, China would become really successful and strong, and Japan would not be able to help themselves. The government wanted to gain power overseas and create an empire in order to gain materials such as oil and coal (Japan's March Toward Militarism). In the 1920’s and 1930’s a lot happened in Japan. They left the League of Nations, signed a pact with Germany, captured Beijing, occupied Nanjing, and planned their attack on [|Pearl Harbor](Japanese History: Militarism and World War II).

  The Attack on Pearl Harbor 

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