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The Rise of Modern Japan — Quiz

Question 4 • World History

What started the Russo-Japanese War?

Answer
A
Japan launched a surprise attack on the city of Port Arthur in Russia.
B
Negotiations to avoid war broke down, and war ensued.
C
The conflict over Korea escalated into war near Seoul, Korea.
D
Russia issued a preemptive strike on Japan in the Sea of China.

Explanation

Japan began the Russo-Japanese War with a surprise attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur in February 1904. The attack came after tensions over control and influence in Korea and Manchuria, but the fighting did not start near Seoul. Russia did not launch the first strike.

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