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Timeline: When Did World War II begin?
Japan’s Invasion of Manchuria - 1931
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When did
Japan
invade
Manchuria
?
September
1931
What is
Manchuria
known for?
It is a resource-rich region in
northern China
, with abundant natural resources.
How did the
Western world
react to
Japan's
invasion of
Manchuria
?
The Western world largely condemned the invasion and reported on Japanese atrocities such as bombing civilians.
How did the
Japanese
people react to the invasion of
Manchuria
?
The Japanese people were mostly supportive of the invasion due to government censorship and limited information.
Why did the Japanese people support the invasion of
Manchuria
?
Japan was experiencing the
Great Depression
, and the resources in Manchuria were seen as an economic lifeline.