Question

Which of the following best describes the changes in Japan’s government during the 1930s?(1 point)
Responses

Japan maintained a stable, peaceful government focused on economic growth.
Japan maintained a stable, peaceful government focused on economic growth.

Japan's government became more militaristic and nationalistic, with increased influence from the military.
Japan's government became more militaristic and nationalistic, with increased influence from the military.

Japan moved towards a more democratic government with increased individual freedoms.
Japan moved towards a more democratic government with increased individual freedoms.

Japan’s government isolated itself from international affairs and focused on domestic issues.
Japan’s government isolated itself from international affairs and focused on domestic issues.

Answer 1

Japan's government became more militaristic and nationalistic, with increased influence from the military.

Brief explanation: During the 1930s Japan saw rising military power and ultranationalism (e.g., 1931 Manchurian invasion, withdrawal from the League of Nations, political assassinations and army influence), leading to aggressive expansion and reduced civilian control.