Question

What led to the seizure of the Chinese capital of Nanjing in 1937?

Multiple choice question.

the conquest of Manchuria


the Japanese withdrawal from the League of Nations


the clash between Chinese and Japanese forces south of Beijing


the Mukden incident

Answer 1

The seizure of the Chinese capital of Nanjing in 1937 was primarily led by **the clash between Chinese and Japanese forces south of Beijing**. This clash escalated into the Second Sino-Japanese War, which ultimately resulted in the capture of Nanjing by Japanese forces in December 1937.

So, the correct answer is:
**the clash between Chinese and Japanese forces south of Beijing**.