The Manchurian Crisis Flashcards
When was the Manchurian Crisis?
September 1931
The Japanese government had what kind of policy towards Manchuria and why?
A policy of friendship as they had factories in Manchuria during the 1930s.
Describe how the worth of Japan’s silk had decreased?
By 1932 silk was worth one fifth of what it had been sold for in the early 1920s.
Describe how production and employment in Japan’s silk industry had fallen:
Production and employment had fallen by 30% by 1931.
What large industry and army did Japan already have in Munchuria making it easier to invade?
The South Manchurian Railway and the Kwantung Army.
Give 10 reasons why Japan felt Manchuria was a good place to invade?
-Fertile farmland
-Industry
-Natural resources
-It is geographically close to Japan
-Japan already had a large industry and army in the area
-There was confusion in who owned the area as Russia, Japan and China have all claimed it in the past
-Japan was scared that China might kick out Japanese industry
-Japan could upset Russia, an old enemy
-The Japanese army was getting stronger and the people would support it
-The Japanese politicians were scared of the army who dominated them
Who was Manchuria ruled by in 1931?
A Chinese warlord, but his power was weakening.
When had Japan fought a war against Russia so were enemies and Japan wanted to upset Russia?
1905
Give an example of the Japanese army acting without the instructions of the Japanese government:
In 1928 they assassinated the Manchurian warlord as they thought the policy of friendship was wrong and that they should invade the area and take full control.
When did the Japanese army murder their prime minister?
1932
Who had even agreed that Japan had rights in Manchuria?
China had even agreed in treaties that Japan had economic rights in this region.
When was the Mukden Incident?
18th September 1931.
What was the Mukden Incident?
1) There was an explosion on the South Manchurian Railway. The Japanese army claimed that the train had been attacked by Chinese soldiers, who had also shot at railway guards
2) The Chinese denied this, saying their soldiers were sleeping at the time
3) The Kwantung army used the events as an excuse to take over Manchuria
4) People of Japan were delighted with this victory and celebrated openly. The government wasn’t happy but went along
When and what did Japan rename Manchuria to after the Mukden Incident?
In 1932 Japan renamed Manchuria Manchukuo.
Who did the Japanese put in charge of Manchukuo?
Pu Yi, an ex-Chinese emperor, who had been thrown out of power in 1911, in charge as a puppet ruler. This meant Japan could control him.
