Ma History S2 12524
English
VIRGINIA
Which reasons does the prime minister give for making
large appropriations to the military? Select all that
apply
Background information: In the 1870s, Japan began
an intense period of industrialization and modernization
As a small island nation, Japan lacked many materials
essential to industrialization, including iron, used to make
machinery and modern weaponry
The protection of the nation's line of sovereignty and the
defense of our line of advantage are essential if we wish to
maintain our independence and security. ... [W]e must
reach as far as possible within the limits of our resources
to achieve control of that position. As a result, it is
essential that we begin to make significantly larger
appropriations for our navy and our armed forces.
-- Prime Minister Yamagata ritomo,
defense against threats
national pride
alliances with other nations
protection of resources
maintenance of independence
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