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Manchuria Crisis

Revise Manchuria Crisis in Conflict and Tension 1918-1939 for GCSE History with 8 exam-style questions and 5 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

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Setting the Scene

Introduction2

Timeline of the Crisis

Key Facts3

Why This Mattered

Deep Dive4

Why Did This Happen?

Causation5

Key Terms

Definitions6

Common Misconceptions

Misconceptions7

Memory Aid

Memory Aid8

Exam Connection

Exam Focus9

Exam Tips

Exam Tips10

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Sample Flashcards

What was Manchukuo?
Puppet state created by Japan in Manchuria with Pu Yi as figurehead
What was the Mukden Incident?
Sept 1931 — staged explosion on railway gave Japan excuse to invade Manchuria

Sample Questions

What was the Mukden Incident of September 1931?

  • A. Chinese troops attacked the Japanese garrison at Mukden, beginning the war
  • B. A staged explosion on the South Manchurian Railway used by Japan as a pretext to invade Manchuria
  • C. The League of Nations passed a resolution condemning Japan's aggression at Mukden
  • D. Japan formally declared war on China after clashes at the Mukden garrison
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What was 'Manchukuo', created by Japan in 1932?

  • A. A Japanese province annexed directly into the Japanese Empire after the conquest of Manchuria
  • B. A League of Nations administered territory placed under international supervision after Japan's invasion
  • C. A puppet state in Manchuria with China's last emperor Pu Yi installed as a figurehead ruler
  • D. A Chinese nationalist government set up to resist Japanese occupation of Manchuria
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