Both Japan and the United States sought to expand their influence in their respective regions of the world.
Japan, however, followed a more traditional mercantilist model. It sought critical raw materials it lacked and new territories to add to its empire. Japan implemented its imperialism by direct military force, overrunning Korea and defeating China and Russia in armed conflicts. Japan imposed direct rule over many territories it acquired, such as Korea. The United States sought new markets and profitable investments in Latin America. It sent troops to Latin American countries to defend its investments. When possible, the United States preferred to use the military more as
