WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

WORLD WAR II

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How are Japan’s invasion of China and Germany’s invasion of Western Europe similar?
A
Both of the invading countries were forced to attack British allies to ensure victory.
B
Both of the invading countries sought to implement plans to eliminate a religious group.
C
Both of the invading countries were forced to attack U.S. ships to secure natural resources.
D
Both of the invading countries sought to gain territory through military force.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The eight-year Japanese invasion caused tremendous damage to China in terms of civilian and military casualties and property losses. More importantly, even seven decades after the end of the war, the two countries have not reached any reconciliation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Second Sino-Japanese War, (1937–45), conflict that broke out when China began a full-scale resistance to the expansion of Japanese influence in its territory (which had begun in 1931).

Detailed explanation-3: -Throughout the 1920s, the League was a centerpiece of Japan’s policy to maintain diplomatic accommodation with the Western powers. Conflict arose with the League when Japan invaded northeast China in 1931 and Japan announced its withdrawal two years later.

Detailed explanation-4: -Conflict in Asia began well before the official start of World War II. Seeking raw materials to fuel its growing industries, Japan invaded the Chinese province of Manchuria in 1931. By 1937 Japan controlled large sections of China, and war crimes against the Chinese became commonplace.

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