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This exam focus covers Exam Connection within Manchuria Crisis for GCSE History. 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 still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 8 of 10 in this topic. Treat this as a marking guide for what examiners are looking for, not just a fact list.

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Section 8 of 10

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Practice Questions for Manchuria Crisis

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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What was the Mukden Incident?

Sept 1931 — staged explosion on railway gave Japan excuse to invade Manchuria

What was Manchukuo?

Puppet state created by Japan in Manchuria with Pu Yi as figurehead

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