Japan in the 1920's and 1930's

Japan 1920's and 1930's

Period: Jan 1, 1919 to Dec 31, 1939

Japan gets some territorial gain in the pacific. This was given to Japan by the Treaty of Versailles.

Jun 28, 1919

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Deadly earthquake hits Japan and kills over 100,000 people

Sep 1, 1923

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Takaaki Kato "Komei" of the Kenseikai becomes prime minister of Japan.

Jun 11, 1924

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Universal male suffrage is instituted in Japan. The electorate increases fivefold.

Mar 13, 1925

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Kato Komei dies as Prime Minister. Wakatsuki the takes over.

Jan 28, 1926

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Japan's banking system collapsed.

Sep 30, 1927

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Machuria is invaded by Japan. Japan renames it and installs a puppet regrime.

Period: Sep 18, 1931 to Feb 27, 1932

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Japan's Prime Minister is assasinated by terrorists. The Japanese military plays a big influence on Japan.

May 15, 1932

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The Nazi German sign an anti-communist agreement with Japan. This agreement later include Italy

Nov 25, 1936

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World War II starts in Europe and France falls to Germany. Japan come in and claims France and Indo-China.

Apr 23, 1939

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