Japan in the 1920's and 1930's By Adam-Hakeem Sayed Ahmed Period: Jan 1, 1919 to Dec 31, 1939 Japan 1920's and 1930's Jun 28, 1919 Japan gets some territorial gain in the pacific. This was given to Japan by the Treaty of Versailles. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15219730 Sep 1, 1923 Deadly earthquake hits Japan and kills over 100,000 people http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15219730 Jun 11, 1924 Takaaki Kato "Komei" of the Kenseikai becomes prime minister of Japan. http://www.scaruffi.com/politics/japanese.html Mar 13, 1925 Universal male suffrage is instituted in Japan. The electorate increases fivefold. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15219730 Jan 28, 1926 Kato Komei dies as Prime Minister. Wakatsuki the takes over. http://www.scaruffi.com/politics/japanese.html Sep 30, 1927 Japan's banking system collapsed. http://www.scaruffi.com/politics/japanese.html Period: Sep 18, 1931 to Feb 27, 1932 Machuria is invaded by Japan. Japan renames it and installs a puppet regrime. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15219730 May 15, 1932 Japan's Prime Minister is assasinated by terrorists. The Japanese military plays a big influence on Japan. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15219730 Nov 25, 1936 The Nazi German sign an anti-communist agreement with Japan. This agreement later include Italy http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15219730 Apr 23, 1939 World War II starts in Europe and France falls to Germany. Japan come in and claims France and Indo-China. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-15219730
