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Japan joins World War I
Joins war on the side of Britain and her allies. Demanding removal of all German ships from Japanese and chinese waters.
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treaty of versaille
Treaty of Versaille started War World II. Peace treaty at the end of World War I. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/treaty-of-versailles -
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Domestic economic crisis
Economic collapse associated with the Great Depression. Rising prices, unemployment, falling exports. http://www.history.co.uk/study-topics/history-of-ww2/imperial-japan -
Japan invades Manchuria
Without declarations of war, Japan invaded Manchuria.
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Japan signs alliance
Japan signs alliance with Nazi Germany and later with Italy.
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Japan goes to War
Goes to war with China, up to 300,000 Chinese civilians were killed.
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New government
Under Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai formed a new government in Japan. http://www.secondworldwarhistory.com/japan-ww2-events-timeline.asp -
Tripartite Pact
Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact/ Berlin PAct.
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President Franklin Roosevelt
American President sends a final peace appeal to the EMpire of Japan.
http://www.secondworldwarhistory.com/japan-ww2-events-timeline.asp -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
Japan launches a surprise attack on American soil at Pearl Harbor.
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor -
Imperial Japanese Navy Attack
Thay attacked commences with their assault. The force is made up of 423 aircraft.
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Victory
Japan surrendered to the Allies after about six years.
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New constitution
Japan renounces war and pledges not to maintain land.
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/new-japanese-constitution-goes-into-effect -
Peace treaties
Japan signed peace treaty with US and other nations. There was not treaty with Russia.
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First atomic bombs
US planes dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Japan placed under US military government. DIspanded all Japanese military and naval forces.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15219730
