How did the Mukden Incident advance Japanese imperialism?
A. It allowed the Japanese navy to gain confidence and take over the
major Chinese port of Shanghai.
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B. It preoccupied the French military and let Japan more easily
conquer French Indochina.
C. It gave Japan an excuse to retaliate against the Chinese and gain
control of Manchuria.
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D. It proved Japan's military strength and convinced the Soviet Union
to become Japan's ally.