Question

1. When Japan began to build its empire in the late 19th century, what country did it

go to war with, and what country was Japan trying to control?

Answer 1

Japan went to war with China in the late 19th century and aimed to control Korea.

Step-by-step explanation:

During the late 19th century, Japan went to war with China in the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). The main goal of Japan was to gain control over Korea, which was a territory of China at the time. Japan's victory in the war allowed them to establish a foothold in Korea and expand their empire in East Asia.

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