Question

How did the Russo-Japanese war come to an end?

Answer 1

Hint: The Russo Japanese war lasted from 8th February 1904 to 5th September 1905. The war was being fought over the dominion of Manchuria and Korea as these were highly resourceful as well as warm water port regions which were important for trade and strategic planning.

Complete answer: The Russo Japanese war came to an end with the signing of the Portsmouth Treaty, which was mediated by the US in New Hampshire, where Japan was seen as the theoretical winner of the war.

Russia had entered Manchuria during the Sino japanese war of the 19th century to dominate the region with the Triple Intervention of France and Germany together. At the end of the Russo Japanese war, Japan got to dominate the region of Manchuria, Koreaans and the southern half of the island Sakhalin.

This had made the US seem like bigger than the two powers in conflict. Even though Japan won, it lost Manchuria shortly due to the upheaval in China. This made Japan and Russia’s war result into the display of supremacy and the growing power globally for America to be put on a pedestal.

Thus, the end of the Russo Japanese war by the US mediated peace treaty became more of a pathway to open the intervention of the US in the region of Asia and the consequences of these were seen even in World War II.

Note: Though America was glab about Japan’s victory in the war, the driving out of Russia completely from the scene would mean the emergence of Japan as the regional power for Asia which could come in direct contention with America. Thus, President Roosevelt decided to step in and make it an American affair as well.