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Japan

By garsonyovan15
  • Japan's First Colony

    Japan's First Colony

    Japan drove China out of Korea, which lead to its first colony, Taiwan.
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    Japan Imperialism

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  • Russo-Japan

    Russo denied Japan's offer for rights in Manchuria, and Japan surprise attacked Russia. This lead to a Russo-Japan war.

  • Treaty of Portsmouth

    This treaty gave Japan captured territories and forced Russia to stay away from Korea.

  • Japan Continues Attacks

    After defeating Russia, Japan attacks Korea and makes them a protectorate.

  • Great Depression

    The Japanese blamed the government, which lead to military control.

  • Japan Builds Empire

    Japan built a Pacific empire, planning to receive raw materials and provide land for growing population.

  • Japan Invades Manchuria

    Japan invaded Manchuria and set up a puppet government, but league members protested. Japan eventually dropped out of the LON.

  • Border Incident

    Japan's strong army defeated China in 1937