Many Japanese nationalists thought that the answer to the Depression was to
A) once again close Japan to Western influence.
B) have Japan establish a colonial empire.
C) better support Japanese agriculture.
D) make prayers and sacrifices to their ancestors.
E) All of these

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Many Japanese nationalists believed that creating a colonial empire would address the country's economic struggles and increase their power and status on the world stage. This belief ultimately led to Japan's aggressive expansion into Asia during the 1930s and early 1940s. The other options (A, C, and D) were not seen as viable solutions to the depression by most nationalists.

Many Japanese Nationalists Thought That the Answer to the Depression