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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

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Part 1 - Rivalry, Mistrust & Accord (The Cold War)

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The Russo-Japanese War in 1904 wasn&#39;t just about two nations fighting; it laid the emotional foundation for Japan&#39;s ambitions in Manchuria!

<ul>
	<li>📆 Year: 1904</li>
	<li>😢 Casualties: Approx. 100,000 Japanese soldiers.</li>
	<li>📜 Main Takeaway: This war made many Japanese feel that they had already paid a high price for Manchuria with their lives.</li>
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📰 Headline: &quot;Manchuria: Japan&#39;s Rightful Place or Lost Sacrifice?&quot;

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	<li>Claim: Japan wasn&#39;t taking Manchuria; they were defending it.</li>
	<li>Emphasis: Remember the Japanese soldiers who gave their lives!</li>
</ul>

Real-World Example: Imagine if after working hard to win a tough football match, someone tried to take away your trophy. You&#39;d want to defend it, right? That&#39;s how many Japanese felt about Manchuria.

<ul>
	<li>Resources Galore</li>
	<li>According to Ian Buruma, Manchuria was like a treasure chest!
	<ul>
		<li>💎 Valuable resources: Coal &amp; iron ore</li>
		<li>🏭 Significance: Essential for Japan to keep its factories running.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>&nbsp;Transforming Manchuria
	<ul>
		<li>Current state: Seen as a bit poor and undeveloped.</li>
		<li>Dream vision: With some Japanese money, hard work, and good governance, Manchuria could turn into paradise! 🌸</li>
		<li>🌍 Harmony goal: All ethnic groups living happily under Japan&#39;s watchful and caring eye.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Real-World Example: Think of Manchuria as a run-down park. Japan believed they could turn it into an amusement park that everyone would enjoy and benefit from.

Left-wing Japanese, known for their progressive ideals, saw Manchuria as a chance for:

<ul>
	<li>🤝 Social unity</li>
	<li>🌐 Global harmony</li>
	<li>🏛 Fair governance.</li>
</ul>

But there&#39;s a catch! By encouraging left-wingers to go to Manchuria:

<ul>
	<li>Japan got enthusiastic supporters for their cause.</li>
	<li>Bonus: Some of the more challenging left-wing activists were now far away from mainland Japan!</li>
</ul>

Real-World Example: It&#39;s like encouraging the school debate team to go argue on a bigger platform, while also ensuring the loudest debaters are away from school for a while!

<ul>
	<li>Gong, &quot;Memory and History in East and South East Asia,&quot; 2001</li>
	<li>Buruma, &quot;Inventing Japan 1853&ndash;1964,&quot; 2004</li>
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Study Tip! 🌟 Always check multiple sources and viewpoints to get a comprehensive understanding.

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Happy studying! 📖🚀

Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

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Case study 1: Japanese Expansion In East Asia 1931-41 (The Global War)

Explore The Legacy of Russo-Japanese War!

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