Question

Why was military leadership allowed to take control of Japan after World War I?

a. Japan wanted to continue fighting the war to gain additional land.
b. Japan feared communism and vowed to keep it out of the country.
c. Military leaders stepped in to regain peace in the country.
d. Many Japanese people grew impatient with the democratic government and wanted a change.

Answer 1

d. Many Japanese people grew impatient with the democratic government and wanted a change.

After WWI economic problems, political corruption, and disillusionment with party politics led voters and elites to support strong, nationalist military leaders who promised order, economic recovery, and expansion.