The Manchurian Crisis Flashcards

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What caused Japan to want to expand into Manchuria?

A

The depression caused by the 1929 Wall Street Crash, as it caused depression as it increased poverty and unrest in Japan. Manchuria was rich in minerals, forestry and rich agriculture.

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When did Japan attack?

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1931, Japanese claimed that there had been an explosion on the railway line at Mukden, blamed the Chinese and gave them an excuse to invade.

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How did the league deal with the issue?

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After China claimed that Japan had committed an act of aggression, the league formally condemned Japans actions in 1933, and said that Manchuria should be run semi-independent.

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How did Japan react?

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They simply left the league and later occupied another Chinese province, Jehol.

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How did this show the league couldn’t enforce its authority?

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A permanent member had committed an act of aggression and got away with it.

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What did it show Germany?

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They too could get away if they used force.

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How did it show sanctions wouldn’t work?

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They were discussed but as Japans main trading partner were the USA they wouldn’t be effective.

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How did it show they were weak without the USSR?

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They were the nearest country to Japan but as they weren’t members they couldn’t send troops.

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How else did the crisis effect the league?

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They lost their most powerful member in the Far East.

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What did it show about France and Britain?

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Showed self-interest was more important to them - France wouldn’t send troops, Britain more concerned with the safety of her colonies and trade.

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