Social
and Cultural Effects of Industrialization
nJapan's need for raw materials helped pressure expansion.
nChina and Japan fought over Korea in 1894-1895.
•Japan's quick victory demonstrated the presence of a new Asian power.
•A 1902 alliance with Britain made it an equal partner in the great power diplomatic system.
nRivalry with Russia brought war in 1904 and another Japanese victory.
•Korea was annexed in 1910.
