Name: Joshua Sánchez

Research about the 1st Sino Japanese war and answer the following questions

1.When did the Sino-Japanese War begin and end?

It began with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident of July 7, 1937, and ended with Japan's surrender
on September 2, 1945.

2. What were the main reasons that led to the Sino-Japanese War?

The immediate cause of the war was the dispute over control of Korea. Both China and Japan
had long been interested in the peninsula, which was seen as a valuable strategic location.

3. What were the major battles of the Sino-Japanese War, and what were their outcomes?

 Battle of Shanghai (August to November 1937)

 Battle of Nanjing (December 1937 to January 1938)

 Battle of Wuhan (October 1938 to October 1939

 Battle of Changsha (Multiple times, 1939 to 1942)

 Battle of Guadalcanal (August 1942 to February 1943)

 Battle of Stilwell Road (1942 to 1945)

The Sino-Japanese War was a protracted conflict with many other battles and campaigns
that occurred over the years. However, these battles mentioned above were among the
most significant in terms of their impact on the overall war. The war eventually came to an
end in 1945 with Japan's surrender following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki by the United States.

4. How did the Sino-Japanese War impact China and Japan in the long term?

the war triggered a reform movement that attempted to renovate the government; it also
resulted in the beginnings of revolutionary activity against the Qing dynasty rulers of China.