World events Set Stage For Isolationism

1. What was the Japanese reaction to the Treaty of Versailles? (pgs. 4 - 5)
The Japanese were outraged and warned that they may be inclined to not put their support internationally in the future.







2. Read the pull-out box on page 4 entitled, "Japan Becomes a Great Power." Cite specific evidence Japan was becoming a strong power that rivaled European & American interests. And, why specifically was Japan threatened by U.S. actions?

Japan had made a rapid emergence economically and in their mititary power making it a rival of Europe and America. Japan was threatened by the U.S.'s actions because the U.S. had much control over the Pacific and Japan is on the pacific.





3. Why was the Washington Naval Conference convened and what was accomplished? (pg. 6) (Note: Japan signs the agreement.)
It was convened because of the growth of japan's navy and they made many limitations of the navy in war and otherwise to keep things fair.




4. The Senate's willingness to ratify the Kellogg-Briand Pact relected two strong and widely held sentiments. What were they? (pgs. 6 - 7)
Americans wanted to avoid another war with Europe and policy makers wanted to avoid permanent alliaces so they could act when and where they wanted.




5. Why did Hitler enjoy popular support in Germany for most of the 1930s? Give three reasons. (pgs. 9 - 10)

He improved the economic situation, reduced unemployment and restored national pride.


6. Japan voiced its intentions to invade China for what two reasons? (pg. 10)
As a mean of obtaining raw materials, and increasing japans power.




7. Compare the Reichstag fire and the explosion on the Japanese railway in Manchuria. What did they accompllish?

They gave the Japanese an excuse to have something against the Chinese.





8. Why was the united States unable to oppose Japan in the early 1930s with a significant military force? (pgs. 11 - 12)
Because the U.S. had to island hop over in order to oppose japan.




9. Describe the major similarities and differences among liberal democracy, fascism, and socialism. (pg. 8)