Why did Japan invade Manchuria in 1931? A. To gain access to its natural resources B. To gain a buffer zone between Japan and China C. To take back what had previously belonged to Japan D. To react to Chinese aggression

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Simeon Warren

7 August, 16:55

Why did Japan invade Manchuria in 1931? A. To gain access to its natural resources B. To gain a buffer zone between Japan and China C. To take back what had previously belonged to Japan D. To react to Chinese aggression

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Ariella Potter · Answer 1

The main reason why Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 was " A. To gain access to its natural resources," since Japan is a relatively small nation with very few natural resources of its own.