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In 1931, Japan gained control of Manchuria after China was weaekened by the civil war.
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In 1937, Japan invades the eastern part of China and forces the Chinese governement to retreat to the inferior of the country.
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When World War II begins, the Japanese turned their attention towards Southeast Asia. Southeast Asia was then controlled mostly by Europe
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On Decemeber 7, 1941, Japan released a bomb which attacked the United States military base in Pear Harbor in Hawaii.
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Japan ruled a vast empire. The empire stretched from the Aleutian Island to the Soloman Islands and from Wake Island to Burma. During this time, Japan was still suffering from their major defeat to the United States.
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Japan started receiving bombs from the United States towards the end of 1944. The bombs were dropped from planes. Still, Japan refused to surrender.
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On August 6, 1945, the Ameircans dropped the first ever atomic bomb in the city of Hiroshima. Several days later another one was dropped in Nagaski. This attack killed many and devestated Japan. After realizing what has happened to their country, the Japanese realized they had lost and that they needed to surrender
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In September 1951, American's control of Japan ends witha peace treaty. The peace treaty was also signed by many nations Japan once fought against. A security treaty was also signed between Japan and America. This treaty allowed the United States to have military troops and bases in Japan. Japan also began to rebuild their industries during this time.
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Emperor Hirohito dies in 1989 and his son Akihito becomes emperor
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Japan offers financial help to nations that were affected during the Persian Gulf War in 1991.
