may 15, 1932 - prime minister tsuyoshi inukai assassinated martial law declared -expansionist foreign policy

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naval cadaets n offices attempt to overthrow govt follwing example og league of blood. only manage to kill prime minister but coup failed. this intimidated civillian govt to granting military greater role in govt

military controlled govt. 15 member cabinet made of 10 military figures n only 5 political party members. played a large role in japans expansionist ambitions n aggressive attitude.

expan: jap limited resources. rely on trade with oter countries for oil etc. taiwan=sugar,korea=cotton n wool, manchuria=minerals n wheat
sucess in conquering korea taiwan n manchuria fuelled confidence of military.