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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.

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  1. 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

  2. Question 2 • Who was the emperor of Japan during this time period? • A. Akihito • B. Askishino • C. Hirohito • D. Naruhito

  3. 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

  4. Question 4 • After invading Manchuria, Japan begins to invade which country next? • A. Korea • B. United States • C. Vietnam • D. China

  5. 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”

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Japan Invades China

  10. 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

  11. Marco Polo Bridge

  12. 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

  13. Question 2 • Who was the emperor of Japan during this time period? • A. Akihito • B. Askishino • C. Hirohito • D. Naruhito

  14. 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

  15. Question 4 • After invading Manchuria, Japan begins to invade which country next? • A. Korea • B. United States • C. Vietnam • D. China

  16. 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”

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