World events set stage for isolationism

1. What was the Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles? (pgs. 4 - 5)
They were angry at being racially discriminated. Some Japanese wanted Japan to become as powerful as the European nations, others thought that was impossible.
2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?
It defeated Russia in the Russo-Japanese war, it annexed Korea in 1910, and it had the fifth largest economy of the league of nations. It wanted to expand into china, but felt threatened by US control of Guam, the Philipines, and Hawaii.
3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
The conference was convened because of Japan's increasing naval prescence in the Pacific. The parties agreeed to ban poison gas, stop making so many battleships, and limit submarine use in future wars.
4. Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and w The idely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
Americans did not want to be dragged into another war (like WWI), and Americans wanted the ability to do what they wanted without permanent alliaences.

5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)
He improved the economic siruation, reduced unemployment, and gave Germans back their national pride.
6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
As a means of getting raw materials and increasing Japan's power.
7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?
They both gave the two governments excuses to get more power.
8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
The US was not able to oppose Japan because of the Depression.
9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)
Socialists and Fascists thought they were the wave of the future. Liberal democracies have a constitution and emphasize individuals. Fascism is an authoritative form of government. Socialism wanted to create a classless society were everyone is equal.