Timeline 1931-1941

Question 1

1931

Answer 1

The Manchurian crisis

Question 2

1932

Answer 2

Japan bombs Chinese districts of Shanghai

Army officer revolt

Prime minister is assassinated

Question 3

1933

Answer 3

Manchukou us created

Question 4

1934

Answer 4

The repeal of the naval treaties of Washington and London by the Japanese Army

Question 5

1936

Answer 5

An attempted coup takes place in Japan, in favor of the Kodaha

The start of the tosei domination of government

Japan signs the Anti-Comintern Pact with Germany

Question 6

1937

Answer 6

The Marco Polo Bridge Incident

Beginning of the Sino Japanese war

Question 7

1938

Answer 7

The National Mobilization Bill

A proposal for the East asia Co-Prosperity Sphere is announced

Question 8

1939

Answer 8

The imperial rule assistance association is formed (IRAA)

All political parties are banned in Japan

Question 9

1940

Answer 9

Japan signs the Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy

Japan demands access to bases in Vietnam from the French

Question 10

1941

Answer 10

Japan signs the Non-Aggression Pact with the Soviet Union

July: Japan invades Indo-China

December: Japan attacks Pearl Harbour