Question

1. why did japan feel that expansion into mainland asia was important for its economic well - being in the 1930s? it would allow japan to form alliances with other countries. it would allow japan access to natural resources. it would allow japan to establish trade routes.

Explanation:

In the 1930s, Japan was resource - poor and mainland Asia had abundant natural resources like oil, rubber, and minerals. Forming alliances was not the main economic driver for expansion, and Japan already had some trade routes. The key economic motivation for expanding into mainland Asia was to gain access to natural resources to fuel its industrial and military needs.

Answer:

B. It would allow Japan access to natural resources.