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treaty of versailles Ended the war but major impacted of WW2
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linkExtreme nationalism begins to take hold in Japan as world economic depression hits.
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linkBritish Empire ends 21-year alliance with Japan, signalling Western and US apprehension of Japan's growing power in East Asia.
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link Earthquake in Tokyo region kills more than 100,000 people.
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linkUniversal male suffrage is instituted. The electorate increases fivefold.
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The Great Depression started on October 29, 1929. It became a worldwide economic melancholy. The Great Depression did not affect Japan greatly. The economy shrank only by 8% during 1929-1931.
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japanJapan invade manchuria
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linkPrime Minister Inukai Tsuyoshi killed during failed coup by nationalist army officers. Military holds increasing influence in the country.
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linkJapan leaves the League of Nation as a reaction on the Lytton-report (resolution from Febr. 25). The lack of consequences demonstrates the weakness of the League against a determined aggressor.
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Takahashi was the 20th Prime Minister of Japan. He was known as an expert on finance. He was assinated by rebelling military officiers in the February 26 Incident.
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Japan invades china initiaing WW2 in the pacific
