14. The purpose of Japan's imperialist policy in the early 1900s was to
a. spread Japanese culture and religions to other parts of the world
b. strengthen Japan's economy through obtaining additional natural resources
c. acquire strategic defense positions in the event of a world war
d. establish new markets for selling raw materials
B
15. Which statement best supports the conclusion that fierce competition exists in Japan for places in the best schools?
a. The school day in Japan is long, and vacations are short
b. Japanese students are given a great deal of homework
c. Many students take special classes after school to help them do better on examinations they must take to enter college
d. Education has always been important in Japan
..Not sure about this one; C?
18. One result of South Korea's efforts to compete economically with Japan and other Western nations has been
a. an absence of labor strikes in the country
b. major disputes between workers and business owners
c. a decline in the middle class population of the country
d. a lower standard of living for its people
Don't know ?
26. In an effort to help Japan recover from the devastating effects of the 1929 depression, Japanese military leaders in the 1930s
a. adopted a policy of imperialist expansion
b. formed an alliance with the Soviet Union
c. negotiated more trade treaties with the Soviet Union
d. closed its door to Western trade
I think this one might be either A or D
Thanks
-MC
14 and 15 are correct.
The answer to 18 depends upon when your book was published. Here's a recent article that will help you.
http://kilsp.jinbo.net/english/publish/paper/37.html
26. A
Thank you!
-MC
You're welcome.
14. To determine the purpose of Japan's imperialist policy in the early 1900s, we can look at historical events and the context of that time. The purpose was primarily to strengthen Japan's economy through obtaining additional natural resources. This can be confirmed by looking at Japan's expansion into territories like Korea, Manchuria, and other parts of East Asia, where they sought to secure resources such as oil, coal, iron, and other raw materials. Therefore, the answer is b. strengthen Japan's economy through obtaining additional natural resources.
15. To determine which statement best supports the conclusion that fierce competition exists in Japan for places in the best schools, we need to consider the elements that contribute to this competition. In Japan, the education system is highly competitive, and students face intense pressure to perform well academically. This is reflected in the statement c. Many students take special classes after school to help them do better on examinations they must take to enter college. This indicates the additional effort and competition students face to succeed in their education.
18. To determine the result of South Korea's efforts to compete economically with Japan and other Western nations, we need to consider the impact of this competition. A lower standard of living for its people, as mentioned in option d, is not supported by evidence. The presence or absence of labor strikes does not directly reflect the economic competition. The major disputes between workers and business owners, as mentioned in option b, are possible but not a definite outcome. However, the decline in the middle-class population of the country is an effect that can be observed. Therefore, the answer is c. a decline in the middle class population of the country.
26. To determine the actions taken by Japanese military leaders in the 1930s to help Japan recover from the 1929 depression, we need to consider historical events. The policy of imperialist expansion, as mentioned in option a, was indeed adopted by Japanese military leaders as a strategy to acquire resources and stimulate the economy. The formation of an alliance with the Soviet Union, as mentioned in option b, is not supported by evidence. Similarly, negotiating more trade treaties with the Soviet Union, as mentioned in option c, is not a documented action during that time. Therefore, the answer is a. adopted a policy of imperialist expansion.
Overall, the correct answers are:
14. b. strengthen Japan's economy through obtaining additional natural resources.
15. c. Many students take special classes after school to help them do better on examinations they must take to enter college.
18. c. a decline in the middle class population of the country.
26. a. adopted a policy of imperialist expansion.