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Treaty of Versailles
The treaty of Versailles gives Japan territorial gains in the pacific -
Earthquake hit Japan
An earthquake hits japan killing an estimate of 143, 000 people. -
Great depression
The great depression causes the breakdown of international trade. This eventually let to the brutal fight in Manchuria and the invasion of China -
Japan takes over Manchuria
Japan takes over Manchuria making it a puppet for Japan -
Japanese nationalists eliminate their prime minister.
Japanese nationalists assasinate their prime minister because of fear they had of him slowing down imperialism. -
Japan allies themselves with Germany and italy
Japan has firm control over their government and gain closer relations with Germany & Italy -
Japan Invades China
Japan invades China, issuing the Amau Doctrine, which stated Japan had responsibility for peace in Asia. -
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World War II
Japan is defeated in World War II which resulted in the complete removal of military influence in Japan. Japan then began their nationalism focus on industrial growth and the country then became a major economical force in the world.