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The Japanese Communist Party is Founded
Japan was under the absolute rule of the Tenno Emperor system. The Japanese people had no democratic rights. Japan became aggressive against other Asian countries and expanded colonial rule. It was the only political party in Japan that fought against the Wars of Aggression. -
Universal Male Suffrage
Universal adult male suffrage for those over 25 was introduced in 1925. It also increased the electorite from 3.3 to 12.5 million. Under the reviesd bill, the demand require all voters to pay taxes was dropped. -
Callapse of the Banking System
The most significant consequence of the 1927 banking crisis was financial debate. The Bank of Taiwan finally refused any more lending to Suzuki Shoten. This news was a big shock because it revealed the dessperation of the situation beyond anyone's imagination. -
The Kwantung Army Kills Manchurian
Manchurian was killed due to the fact that he was trying to lessen Japan's political influence in Manchuria. The officers of the Kwangtung army did not approve of this so they murdered Manchurian to dapen Nationalist enthusiasm. -
Manchuria Invasion
Japan invaded the country due to the need of expansion. Manchuria offered more land for expansion due to the population increasing rapidily in Japan. -
Araki Sadao Becomes Ministery of War
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Japanese Army Invades Hebei
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The Marco Polo Bridge Incident
Japanese soldiers provoked local Chinese soldiers into a fight on the Marco Polo bridge near Beijing. Claming that the Chinese started shooting first, the Japanese attacked their bases around Bejing and then occupied the city. Japan's attack on Beijing was followed by a full-scale invasion of China. -
The Panay Incident
Japan was chasing chinese forces who had many boats. The Panay was with three oil tankers and the Panay was hit with two of the eighteen bombs dropped by the Japanese. The Japanese didn't know the Panay was an American ship. They said they were going after a Chinese ship.
