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AP World History: Modern

Definition

Mobilization refers to the process of preparing and organizing a nation's resources, population, and military for war or other significant national endeavors. In the context of Japan under Emperor Hirohito, mobilization involved the rapid expansion of their military forces and industrial production during World War II.

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