Japan expanded into Korea and Manchuria in the early 1900s primarily to secure resources and establish itself as a regional power. The desire for economic growth, coupled with a nationalistic ambition to assert dominance over neighboring territories, drove this expansion. Additionally, Japan sought to counter Western Imperialism and ensure its own security by creating a buffer zone against rivals like Russia and China. The annexation of Korea in 1910 and military campaigns in Manchuria were pivotal in solidifying Japan's influence in East Asia.
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Japan attacked Manchuria in 1931 and China in 1937. World War II started in 1939. If the question is "As World War II progressed, Japan's desire to expand its empire led to attacks on Manchuria and China", then the answer is false because Japan invaded China before the war started.
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Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 - before the start of World War 2.
Japan seized manchuria on 1931 September 18th
Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931 .
In 1931, Japan invaded and occupied Manchuria.
Manchuria was neither. It was invaded by Japan in the 1930's and was under Japanese occupation during the war.
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Japan invaded Manchuria in the 1930's.
The Japanese took over Manchuria in 1932. This was an attempt by Japan to have control over some of the land that belonged to the Chinese.
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