Question

Use the drop-down menu to complete each statement. In 1931, thetook control of the Japanese government. Expansionist leaders in Japan's military argued that buildingwas the only way to help the economy. Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931, and in 1937 Japanese troopsthe Chinese city of Nanking.

Answer 1

Answer: military, a large empire, brutally conquered

Answer 2

The sentences are filled with emboldened answers along with explanations below.

Explanation:

In 1931, the Military took control of the Japanese government.

This led to the Japanese forces becoming openly expansionist and authoritarian.

Expansionist leaders in Japan's military argued that building an empire was the only way to help the economy.

They argued that the colonial enterprise of building an empire would be profitable.

Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931, and in 1937 Japanese troops sacked the Chinese city of Nanking.

The Chinese City of Nanking famously faced the brunt of looting and war crimes at the hands of Japanese.