Manchuria

Question 1

What is the Lytton Report?

Answer 1

The Lytton report is the compiled findings of the Lytton commission (headed by Lord Lytton, the envoy of the LoN during the crisis) and it’s eventual condemnation of Japan for its actions against China.

Question 2

The Japanese name for Manchuria

Answer 2

Manchuoko

Question 3

The Incident that started the crisis

Answer 3

The Mukden incident, where Japanese soldiers blew up their own train track to start a war with China.

Question 4

When did Manchuria start?

Answer 4

18th September 1931

Question 5

Which year did Manchuria finish?

Answer 5

27th February 1932

Question 6

Until when did the Japanese occupation of Manchuria last?

Answer 6

The occupation lasted until 1945 when the Soviet Union and Mongolia launched the Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation (MSOO) throughout 1945 in a bid to isolate Japan from its colonies.

Question 7

Who was the main aggressor in Manchuria?

Answer 7

Japan

Question 8

Who was the victim in Manchuria?

Answer 8

China

Question 9

What was Japan’s main incentive to invade Manchuria?

Answer 9

The extra land and money they gained by extending their empire into China, as they were affected greatly by the great depression and needed another source of income.

Question 10

Name of the Japanese delegate at Geneva 1932

Answer 10

Mr. Matsuoka