Why did the japanese want to build an empire in asia?

Japan had emerged as an aggressive military power. The Japanese government was largely controlled by a group of militarists.

Economic factors influenced Japan's desire to conquer territory in Asia. As an island nation, Japan lacked many natural resources. The Japanese depended on the Asian mainland to supply oil, rubber, tin, and other raw materials for industry. The mainland also served as an important market for Japanese products.

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after the french-indian war.

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