Question

Why was Japan interested in capturing Manchuria from China in the 1930s? A.Japanese military leaders believed capturing territory could improve Japan's economy. B.Ethnically Japanese citizens living in Manchuria demanded to become part of Japan. C.Chinese troops had used Manchuria as a base of operations to attack Japanese colonies. D.The Soviet Union promised to provide Japan with military aid if it helped weaken China.

Answer 1

Japanese military leaders believed capturing territory could improve Japan's economy.

Answer 2

A, Japanese military leaders believed capturing territory could improve Japan's economy.