Imperialism occurs when a powerful nation controls a ...

Jan 31, 2012 · Soon Japan had a modern army and navy. The Japanese used their new military power to push into weaker countries like China, searching for raw materials to use in its new industries. From 1894 to 1895, Japan went to war with China. China lost and had to give up some of its territory to Japan. In 1904, Japan went to war with Russia and won again. ................
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