Conflict in the Pacific - Survey - Glossary Terms

A 'puppet-state' established by Japan in Manchuria (1932 - 1945).

the policy of acquiring political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically

relating to the creation and extension of an empire of territories and possessions controlled and administered for economic¬ gain

The organisational structure for Japan' plans for Asia. Although the Japanese spoke of encouraging nationalism throughout Asia, the forms of nationalism they encouraged were those that supported Japan.

American policy of non- involvement in international affairs. This attitude was a powerful influence on US foreign policy during the period between the two world wars.

1928 agreement designed to outlaw war (also known as the Pact of Paris).

International organisation established after World War I. The major principle underpinning it was a desire to resolve international disputes by peaceful means. However, they lacked enforcement provisions and were unable to prevent German, Italian and Japanese aggression and expansionism during the 1930s.

Region of north-eastern China.

American belief that the United States was destined - by God's will - to expand westwards.

a person who believes in the key principles of militarism - a philosophy which holds that a state should maintain a strong military capability and use it aggressively to expand or promote national interests

September 193 1 incident by which Japanese forces blew up a section of a railroad. By blaming Chinese dissidents for the explosion, Japanese forces created the pre-text for Japan's annexation of Manchuria.

a sense of pride in, and love of, one's country; advocacy of political independence for a particular country

Serie of laws passed in the United States (1935-1937) designed to prevent the United States becoming involved in war. The Acts included legislation prohibiting Americans from selling arms to nations at war and prohibited American citizens travelling on ships owned by nations at war.

American policy designed to ensure that no single nation was able to dominate trade with China.

Japanese attack on US naval vessel, the USS Panay, in December 1937. Although Japan formally apologised for the incident, the attack contributed to the growing anti-Japanese sentiment within the United States.