Why did Japan invade China?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the historical reasons behind Japan's invasion of China, specifically referring to the events leading up to and during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
Answer
Japan invaded China for raw materials and resources.
The final answer is that Japan invaded China mainly to acquire raw materials and resources to fuel its growing industries.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that Japan invaded China mainly to acquire raw materials and resources to fuel its growing industries.
More Information
In addition to resources, Japan's aggression was driven by imperialist ambitions and the desire to become a global power.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume Japan invaded China purely for territorial expansion without considering their economic motivations.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Truman Library - trumanlibrary.gov
- Second Sino-Japanese War - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- The Mukden Incident of 1931 and the Stimson Doctrine - history.state.gov - history.state.gov
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