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Question 1
• Why did Japanese militarists choose the emperor as a symbol?
• A. The emperor was a former general of the army• B. The militarists did not want to form a new
system of government• C. The militarists new they could control the
emperor• D. None of the above
Question 2
• Who was the emperor of Japan during this time period?
• A. Akihito• B. Askishino• C. Hirohito• D. Naruhito
Question 3
• How did Japan’s invasion of Manchuria illustrate weakness of the League of Nations?
• A. The League of Nations was unable to control Japanese activities
• B. The League of Nations did not exist• C. The League of Nations military could not fight
the Japanese• D. None of the above
Question 4
• After invading Manchuria, Japan begins to invade which country next?
• A. Korea• B. United States• C. Vietnam• D. China
Question 5
• What is the nickname given after the city of Nanjing after it fell to the Japanese in 1937?
• A. “Rape of Nanjing”• B. “The Great Akihito”• C. “Little Toyko”• D. “Fire of Nanjing”
Japan Seeks an Empire• Japan had a democratic
government during the 1920’s• 1922 Japan signs a treaty with
China• 1928 Japan signs the Kellogg-
Briand Pact• Japan’s constitution puts
strict limits on the Prime Minister and the cabinet
• Military only reported to the Emperor
Militarists Take Control of Japan• During the Great Depression,
Japanese blamed the government• Militarists wanted to restore the old
traditional control of government through the military
• Instead of a forceful leader, the Emperor was the symbol of power
• Emperor Hirohito had the support of the people and the military
• Militarists goal to control the Pacific
Japan Invades Manchuria• Manchuria had a rich area of
iron & coal• Japan also had a problem of
overcrowding population• 1931 Japan’s army seizes
Manchuria• Build factories, mines and
move people into Manchuria• Seen as a challenge to the
League of Nations
Japan Invades China
Japan Invades China• By 1937, Japan is continuing to look for more resources and
invades China• Even though China’s military out numbered Japan, they
were no match for the Japanese army• In November, key Chinese port Shanghai and Nanjing
would fall to Japan• “Rape of Nanjing” in which Japan’s officers allowed its army
to ransack Nanjing murdering thousands• Final Death toll was 250,000• In 5 months, Over 1 million people under Japanese control
Marco Polo Bridge
Question 1
• Why did Japanese militarists choose the emperor as a symbol?
• A. The emperor was a former general of the army• B. The militarists did not want to form a new
system of government• C. The militarists new they could control the
emperor• D. None of the above
Question 2
• Who was the emperor of Japan during this time period?
• A. Akihito• B. Askishino• C. Hirohito• D. Naruhito
Question 3
• How did Japan’s invasion of Manchuria illustrate weakness of the League of Nations?
• A. The League of Nations was unable to control Japanese activities
• B. The League of Nations did not exist• C. The League of Nations military could not fight
the Japanese• D. None of the above
Question 4
• After invading Manchuria, Japan begins to invade which country next?
• A. Korea• B. United States• C. Vietnam• D. China
Question 5
• What is the nickname given after the city of Nanjing after it fell to the Japanese in 1937?
• A. “Rape of Nanjing”• B. “The Great Akihito”• C. “Little Toyko”• D. “Fire of Nanjing”