WorksheetsWWI Japan 1908-1922
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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
What terms that were agreed to in the Lansing-Ishii Agreement (1917)?
securing territorial sovereignty of China
reaffirmation of the open door policy in which country's would not seek to extended their sphere of control
formal economic alliance between Japan and USA which mitigated Japanese aggression in China
opposing acquisition by any government of any special rights or privileges that would affect Chinese independence
In what ways was Japan NOT economically impacted by WWI?
As major supply of ammunition, industry grew by 54% and number of factory workers doubled
Gained new markets in S.E.A and India through sugar cane resulting in Japanese exports trebled
Japan became a debtor nation, as Britain, France and Russia lent Japan roughly 40,627,000 Yen between 1915-1918 to fuel modernisation
Doubling of merchant marine force from 1.5 mill tonnes in 1914 to 3 mill in 1918
What were the Japan's two key aims at Paris Peace Conference?
International recognition of its claims to former German concessions and property in the Shandong Peninsular, the Mariana, Caroline and Marshall Islands. There territories were all north of the equator
A condemnation of racial prejudice written into the covenant of the League of Nations.
Financial gain through considerable reparation payments from Germans
Formal military alliance with Britain and America
In the proposed covenant of the League of Nations, which article did Japan propose adding an amendment to?
Article 21
Article 12
Article 2
Article 20
What did the Paris Peace Conference outline for Shandong?
It was given back to the Chinese as recognition of their ancestral land
It was given to the British as a mandate until China could demonstrate proper governance
Japan was granted official control
It was left unresolved, Japan retained temporary control until it could be legally decided
What were the results of Japan's territorial claims to German Mariana, Caroline and Marshall Islands?
It became an A class mandate of Japan providing a base for military expansion in the Pacific
They were given to the US who added it their nearby colones i Guam and Philippines
Japan was given them as C class mandate which meant they could not fortify them
They became independent and provided economic assistance by LoN
What was NOT a part of The Four Power Pact December 13 1921?
Ended Anglo-Japanese alliance, Japan lost their western ally but removing British influence on their policy in the region
Renewed Anglo-Japanese alliance which lapsed in 1923, assuring British protection
Agreement to restrict capital ship tonnages to the ratio of 5:5:3:1.67: 1.67 for the US, Britain, Japan, France and Italy respectively.
US, Japan, France and Britain agreed to maintain the status quo in the Far East and to respect each other’s rights in the region
Which term was NOT included in the Five Power Naval Treaty
US, Britain and Japan also agreed not to build more capital ships within the next decade
The Japanese also had gained the guarantee that no new naval bases would be built in the Pacific
All nations had equal trading right with China and not to take advantage of its weak position to gain advantage
Agreement to restrict capital ship tonnages for the US (5), Britain (5), Japan (3), France (1.67) and Italy (1.67 respectively.
What two key terms were part of 'The Nine Power Pact February 1922'?
all nations had equal trading right with China and not to take advantage of its weak position to gain advantage
demilitarisation of US, Chinese, Japanese, French, British, Netherlands, Belgian, Italian and Portugese navies
all parties would respect China’s neutrality in any future conflict. All existing privileges in China were upheld.
Only US, Britain and Japan also agreed not to build more capital ships within the next decade
What is historian Kenneth Pyle’s summation of Washington treaty system?
[it] reaffirmed principles by removing isolationism
[it] was assured success as it was underwritten by Anglo-American powers
[it] was a house built on sand
[it] relied upon the hopeful expectation that armed rivalries would replace peaceful commercial competition
