WWI Japan 1908-1922

When was the Anglo-Japanese Alliance official signed?

• 1902

• 1905

• 1911

• 1908

In what two years was the Anglo-Japanese alliance officially renewed?

• 1902 and 1905

• 1905 and 1911

• 1911 and 1913

• 1922 and 1911

What did the Anglo Japanese alliance outline for Britain and Japan?

• allowed Japan to invade Russia without involving British as they only promised to support if they became "involved in war with more than one Power"

• promised Japan 2 new destroyers in return for British control of Japanese possessions in China

• equality between the two nations as they attempted to foster an equal trade alliance in Pacific

• protected interests of both nations in China and attempted to ensure security in Pacific through open communication and as they were not permitted to sign competing agreements with other nations

What was the context for the 1908 Gentleman's Agreement between Japan and the USA?

• conflict over new American colonies in Philippines

• USA wanted to share control of Port Arthur in return for increased trade between nations

• growing concerns about Japanese power in Pacific after their victory in Russo-Japanese war

• racial segregation of schools in San Francisco and increasing immigration

What was the open door policy?

• equality racial principles outlining Japan's entry into the world, all nations had to be welcoming

• protection of equal privileges among countries trading with China and in support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity, instigated by US in 1899/1900

• statement which allowed for widespread emmigration to Japan, opening Japan to the modern world

• policy that allowed any nation to trade with China no matter if they did not control that sphere with the taxes being paid to the nation who control the area

What is the significance of the Root-Takahira Notes (1908)?

• Japan and US formed an alliance which attempted to vacate British from China through economic means

• maintained status quo in area and recognised Japan's control in Korea and Southern Manchuria whilst opening Pacific to US trade

• increased political and military strife between nations as US threatened military action if Japan did not leave Korea

• allowed US free reign in China and allowed them to enter all ports and begin selling goods

What was NOT Japan's motivation for joining WWI

• attempted racial equality by being considered a world power

• upholding of Anglo-Japanese alliance

• interest in German Chinese holdings such as Kiachow Bay, railway and mining concessions in Shantung province

• nationalism, as this would be the first test for the newly formed national army

Where did Japanese troops and navy fight during WWI?

• Shantung Peninsular - Tsingtao and Kiachow Bay

• North Africa

• Dardanelles - supporting British navy

• German controlled Mariana, Caroline and Marshall islands

Which group of demand were removed from the 21 Demands (1915) after the expiration of the 48 hr ultimatum?

• Group 1 - confirmed Japan's seizure of ports in Shandong, expanding sphere of influence

• Group 2- extended lease holding on South Manchuria Railway Zone. Japan could appoint financial and administrative officials and asked for access to Mongolia for resources

• Group 3 - gave Japan control of the Hanyang, Daye, and Pingxiang mining and metallurgical complex in central China

• Group 4 - barred China from giving any further coastal or island concessions to foreign powers

• Group 5 - required China to hire Japanese financial and policing advisors. Japan could build three major railways, and also Buddhist temples and schools. Japan would gain effective control of Fujian

Who was prime minister of Japan from 1916-1918?

• Terauchi Masatake

• Ōkuma Shigenobu

• Hara Takashi

• Shinzō Abe