Why did Japan attack China in 1937, launching the Second Sino-Japanese War?

Question

to spread communism to other parts of Asia
to secure natural resources for its growing economy and military
to secure a buffer area against a potential Soviet attack on Japan
to retaliate after China’s attack on Japanese port cities

Answer 1

i think the first answer is correct

Answer 2

Not A.

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Read lots and read carefully.

Let us know what you decide.

Answer 3

okay so i came up with the answer b

Answer 4

i just took the test B is correct

Answer 5

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