Manchuria is a historical region in northeast Asia. It has been a site of geopolitical interest for many nations due to its rich natural resources and strategic location.
Manchuria is like the popular kid in school that everyone wants to be friends with because they have the coolest toys (natural resources) and live near all the fun places (strategic location).
Qing Dynasty: The last imperial dynasty of China, which ruled from 1644 to 1912, and had control over Manchuria.
Boxer Rebellion: An anti-foreign, anti-colonial uprising in China between 1899 and 1901, during which Manchuria was a significant battleground.
Mukden Incident: A staged event engineered by Japanese military personnel as a pretext for invading the northern part of China, known as Manchuria, in 1931.
Which of the following BEST explains why Japan decided to invade Manchuria?
Which of the following explains why Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931?
How did Japan's reasons for expansion into Manchuria prior to World War II differ from Germany's motives for annexing Austria?
How did Japan's actions in Manchuria contribute to the lead up towards World War II?
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