was a reaction to Western Imperialism and our black ships sailing into Japan.
Our threat undermined the credibility of their Gov. allowing people who believed the way to protect themselves was to industrialize to be able to fight.
Look at Hong Kong. It was scary.
Look at Africa.
I think Japan should have found a better solution for their own sake and that their actions in China and elsewhere are not justified.
Still, you seem to expect them to have just take exploitation lying down.
I think you don't understand history beyond using the term "pearl harbor" to mean surprising.
I really think you don't understand the significance of the Opium wars in China.
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