Manchuria Flashcards
Why did Japan call for military expansion
The Great Depression wrecked Japanese industries and expansion was the only way to make Japan more powerful was by expanding
What had Japan controlled since 1905
It had controlled the territory of the southern Manchuria railway
Which city did it take after the using the excuse of a disturbance
They take Mukden and then sent their troops to overrun the rest of Manchuria.
What did Japan pretend to do with Manchuria
Japan pretend to give Manchuria independence
Who did they put as leader of Manchuria
They put a weak leader named Puyi ( who had been the previous emperor of China ) so they could control him
What did the League of Nations do
The League of Nations sent Lord Lytton to asses the situation.
What did Lord Lyttons report say
He said the Japanese had been wrong
What did the league do after this report
The league didn’t do anything and failed to stop the crisis
What did Japan do after Lord Lyttons report
They withdrew from the League in 1933 and refused to accept it
What else did Japan do in 1933
They invaded China’s Jehol Province, which borders Manchuria
What did dictators see from the this situation
That the league would not stop them if they began to invade other countries.
Why did the USA see Japan as a threat
While many western countries were fighting WW1, Japan’s economy had grown. The USA was worried about Japanese competition, and tried to limit its powers and reduce its navy.