why did Japan expand its influence throughout Asia and the pacific ocean after the growth of European imperialism in the late 19th century

the answer would be cities along the east coast.

the stamp act was passed by the british parliament on march 22, 1765. the new tax was imposed on all american colonists and required them to pay a tax on every piece of printed paper they used. ship's papers, legal documents, licenses, newspapers, other publications, and even playing cards were taxed.