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Why were the Japanese so determined to assimilate areas they had colonised?

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What sort of European colonial model were the Japanese keen on adopting in its Asian territories like Korea and Farmosa?

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What sort of European colonial model were the Japanese keen on adopting in its Asian territories like Korea and Farmosa?

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To what extent did Japanese imperial ideology share in the European concept of the civilizing mission?

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To what extent did Japanese imperial ideology share in the European concept of the civilizing mission?

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What birthed the idea of Pan-Asia in Japan?

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How successful were Japanese colonies in controlling its populations in comparison to its European counterparts.

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What roles did the Governer-Generals and army have in the creation and enforcement of Japanese imperial policy?

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What roles did the Governer-Generals and army have in the creation and enforcement of Japanese imperial policy?

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Does Japan view itself as successful in achieving acknowledgment of its "modernity" after they tried to adhere to the "universal law"?

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Does Japan view itself as successful in achieving acknowledgment of its "modernity" after they tried to adhere to the "universal law"?

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What did Japan benefit from its colonial activities?

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What did Japan benefit from its colonial activities?

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Compared with European colonies in Asia, what are the characteristics of Japan's assimilation policy towards its colonies? What do you think are the reasons?

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Compared with European colonies in Asia, what are the characteristics of Japan's assimilation policy towards its colonies? What do you think are the reasons?

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What aspects of society were lacking in Japan leading it to modernise and also industrialise?

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What aspects of society were lacking in Japan leading it to modernise and also industrialise?

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What caused the Japanese movement away from colonialism intended to be different from the West, into aggressive cultural colonialism?

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What caused the Japanese movement away from colonialism intended to be different from the West, into aggressive cultural colonialism?

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Why did Japan focus so heavily on a military presence when they are said to be 'moderates' when it comes to foreign policy?

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Why did Japan focus so heavily on a military presence when they are said to be 'moderates' when it comes to foreign policy?

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1. Why did the European powers allow Japan to modernize? What could they have to gain apart from a new trading partner?

2. Why did Japan adopt an offensive-defence strategy?

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What factors drove Japanese imperialism, and how were they similar or different to the west?