The rise in military power in japan was a direct result of a. the greater east asia co-prosperity sphere. b. a swift drop in nationalism. c. a failing economy and a growing lack of faith in democracy. d. japan’s existence as a puppet state.

c. a failing economy and a growing lack of faith in democracy

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