Japanese Invasion of Manchuria Overview

In 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria, prompting China to seek help from the League of Nations. However, the League's response was ineffective due to Britain's economic crisis and public war-weariness. Japan expanded its aggression to Shanghai, establishing Manchukuo with a puppet ruler. Despite Chinese appeals, the League failed to act decisively. In 1933, the League condemned Japan, but Japan rejected the decision and withdrew from the League.

What event marked the beginning of the Japanese invasion of Manchuria?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The Mukden Incident

• The Battle of Shanghai

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Why was Britain's response to the Manchurian crisis limited?

• Britain was focused on the Middle East

• Britain had no interest in Asia

• Britain was allied with Japan

• Britain was facing an economic crisis

What was the public opinion in Britain regarding involvement in another war?

• Strongly in favor

• Strongly against

• Unaware of the situation

• Indifferent

What was the League of Nations' initial action in response to the Japanese invasion?

• They ignored the situation

• They set up a commission to investigate

• They imposed economic sanctions

• They declared war on Japan

What was the League of Nations' main limitation in dealing with the Manchurian crisis?

• Lack of economic resources

• Lack of diplomatic support

• Lack of public interest

• Lack of military power

What was the paradox faced by the League of Nations in maintaining peace?

• To maintain peace, they had to go to war

• To maintain peace, they had to ignore conflicts

• To maintain peace, they had to disarm

• To maintain peace, they had to isolate themselves

What city did the violence spread to after Manchuria?

• Tokyo

• Shanghai

• Seoul

• Beijing

Who was installed as the puppet ruler of Manchukuo?

• Chiang Kai-shek

• Mao Zedong

• Henry Puyi

• Sun Yat-sen

What was the outcome of the League of Nations' final report on the Manchurian crisis?

• It resulted in military intervention

• It called for a peace treaty

• It condemned Japan as the aggressor

• It supported Japan's actions

How did Japan respond to the League of Nations' condemnation?

• They increased their military presence

• They accepted the decision

• They withdrew from the League

• They sought a compromise