War with Japan (1931-37)

Why?
1. 20th Century: Japan was becoming a superpower
  1. Not enough food or space for growing population
  2. Not enough raw materials for its factories
2. "Manchuria: wealth of forestry, minerals and agricultural products unrivalled in the world" By: Japan PM 1927
Manchurian Incident (1931)
1. Sept. 1931: Kwatung Army in Manchuria attempts military takeover, replacing warlord
  1. Shanghai: Massive boycott of all Japanese goods and trades
  2. Many wanted to kick out Japanese but Chiang wanted a united front under the Guomindang first
1936: Extermination campaign against the communists in Yan'an
1. 1936: North-Eastern Army commander Zhang made an unofficial agreement with CCP for peace so Japanese could be fought together
  1. December 1936: Chiang Kaishek found out about agreement but was captured in Xi'An by Zhang and Mao
    1. Dec. 1936: Chiang released after two weeks in return for peace and a united front against Japan

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