Why did Japan invade China during World War II?(2 points)
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Manchuria was rich in iron and coal
Manchuria was rich in iron and coal
They wanted the Opium from China
They wanted the Opium from China
They wanted to spread communism all across Asia
They wanted to spread communism all across Asia
They were angry that they weren’t allowed to join the League after WWI
They were angry that they weren’t allowed to join the League after WWI
1 answer
Japan invaded China during World War II primarily for two reasons: Manchuria was rich in iron and coal resources, and Japan wanted to expand its access to these valuable materials. Additionally, Japan desired the opium that China produced as another motivation for the invasion.