Critical Thinking Questions   Map List       If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     1. Why would the United States and European powers see the increased economic and military power of Japan as a threat? 2. Why did Japan place great importance on having a powerful navy? 3. What were possible advantages and disadvantages for Japan in being an island nation?