After the defeat of russia, japan focused on the expansion of its empire, beginning
seizing manchuria and eventually annexing it.
seizing the korean peninsula and eventually annexing it.
seizing the philippines as a protectorate.
seizing the island of formosa as a protectorate.

A

Explanation:

the belief that a winning political party is empowered by the voters to carry out campaign promises is called a mandate. mandate is also an authority given to a constituency to represent someone or a group.

hope this : d

the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.