Which statement best describes the connection between the rise of japanese military power and the establishment of totalitarianism in japan during the 20th century? a. military leaders who gained power through expansion established totalitarianism in japan, b. u. s. leaders called for totalitarianism in japan in order to weaken its growing military c. european states pushed japan toward totalitarianism by killing japanese military leaders, d. communists from territories japan had conquered forced japan to adopt totalitarianism.

The correct answer is A) Military leaders who gained power through expansion established totalitarianism in Japan.

The statement that best describes the connection between the rise of Japanese military power and the establishment of totalitarianism in Japan during the 20th century is "Military leaders who gained power through expansion established totalitarianism in Japan."

Powerful military men decided that totalitarianism was the best form of government for Japan in the 1930s. By 1937, Japan had invaded China as an act of aggression, proving the totalitarian policies and imperialistic ideas of the Japanese government. Expansionism obsession and nationalistic ideas made Japan become a totalitarian country in the years previously to Worl War II.