History - Manchurian Crisis

Why Did Japan Invade Manchuria?

The great depression hit Japan badley, China and USA put trade barriers up against Japanese goods causing them to lose more money.
When the south Manchurian railway was blown up it was Japan who did it, this angered the Japanese causing them to invade Manchuria and confront them.

China felt angered by Japan's actions, they felt cheated so they appealed to the league…