why did Japan want Manchuria

• Why was Japan suffering 1930

  From the great depression of 1929
• what was Japan's economy dependent on

  Was based on exporting silk to rich countries
• What type of land did Manchuria have

  Manchuria's land was fertile and had big industry and natural resources
• Reasons for Japan's invasiom

  1. Manchuria was geographically close to Japan
  2. Japan wanted the Manchurian railway
  3. There was a history of confusion on who owned the land
  4. Japan was scared China might kick out the Japanese industry
• What Japan getting stronger or weaker

  Japan was getting stronger
• What did Japan politicians sign in 1922

  The Washington naval agreement
• what did the Washington naval agreement mean

  Japan would have small navy

  • it would be smaller than Britain and France's
• What happened with the Washington naval agreement

  The Japanese people were desperate for good news and started supporting the army instead of the government hoping it would make Japan strong again