The Pursuit of National Interest Flashcards
What is isolationism?
A policy of remaining apart from affairs or interests of other groups
What is expansionism?
A policy advocating territorial or economic expansion
Who did Japan invade?
Manchuria
When did Japan invade Manchuria?
September 18, 1931
Why did Japan invade Manchuria?
Japan wa desperate for resources found in that area because they were unable to be self sufficient
How did Japan invade Manchuria?
They bombed a railroad that they built in Manchuria and used that as a means to invade
Who did Italy invade?
Abyssinia
When did Italy invade Abyssinia?
1895 - 1935
Why did Italy invade Abyssinia?
Because they wanted to unite their 2 African colonies and use their resources
What did Germany do?
They attempted to unite the areas that spoke German
When did Germany do this?
March 1938
How did Italy Justify their invasion?
They said that they did not receive enough territory in the treaty of versailles
How did Japan justify their invasion?
They said that they had the responsibility to liberate Asian nations from European expansionism
