Japanese Expansion Flashcards
1
Q
When and how did it begin?
A
It began in East Asia in 1931 with the invasion of Manchuria and continued in 1937 with a brutal attack on China.
2
Q
How long did it last?
A
It started in the early 1930s and ended in 1945.
3
Q
What was the reason for it?
A
The reason for the Japanese expansion was many of Japan’s political elite wanted to have the country get more territory for resource extraction and settlement of surplus population.
