Question

Japan’s policy of expansion in the early 2oth

century was motivated by
(1) a lack of natural resources
(2) a plan to end unequal treaties
(3) the need to increase cultural diffusion
(4) the desire to spread communism

Answer 1

(1) a lack of natural resources

Answer 2

Japan’s policy of expansion in the early 20th century was motivated by "(1) a lack of natural resources" which is understandable since the island is so small.