Why did Japan attack China in 1937, launching the Second Sino-Japanese War?

A. to secure natural resources for its growing economy and military

B. to spread Communism to other parts of Asia

C. to retaliate after China's attack on Japanese port cities

D. to secure a buffer area against a potential Soviet attack on Japan

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Pamela Fischer

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20 November, 14:33

Why did Japan attack China in 1937, launching the Second Sino-Japanese War?

A. to secure natural resources for its growing economy and military

B. to spread Communism to other parts of Asia

C. to retaliate after China's attack on Japanese port cities

D. to secure a buffer area against a potential Soviet attack on Japan

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Rene Dunn · Answer 1

A. to secure natural resources for its growing economy and military

Adison Mahoney · Answer 2

Option: A. to secure natural resources for its growing economy and military

Explanation:

Japan being a small island, does not have enough resources to complete its industries. Japan required to rely on the export of raw material from its neighbour countries like China. Japan imported materials such as oil, coal, iron ore, copper, aluminium and wood. The need for extensive economic support associated with Japanese conceptions of coming wars which included the Sino-Japanese War in 1937.