Question

What is one factor that motivated Japan's imperialism before World War II?

A. Japan lacked many important natural resources.
B. Japan's neighbors were ruled by anti-Japanese dictatorships.
C. Japan felt threatened by China's growing empire.
D. Japan's morale was low after the Treaty of Versailles

Answer 1

One factor which motivated Japan's imperialism before World War II was that they lacked many important natural resources - a, and wanted to gain therse by conquering other nations - which they partially succeeded but eventually also lost.