1. summarize-

what political and economic changes occurred in japan during the 1920s?

2. identify cause and effect-

why did the new republic of china fall into chaos after 1912?

3. integrate information-

why did the communists and the guomindang cooperate during the northern expedition in 1926? how did the expedition affect their long term relationship?

4. infer-

judging from the example of japan, why might a nation turn to military leaders and extreme nationalists during a crisis?

5. identify central ideas-

how did the japanese invasion affect civil war in china?

1- During this period of time Japan became an established liberal democracy. They also developed the modern party system where business leaders played a heavy part on politics.

2- General Yuan Shikai attempted to establish a dynasty by declaring himself the emperor of China, however after his death loads of local warlords fought for the power and it ended with economy collapse and famine.

3- Social order was threatened by local warlords therefore the politic party Kuomingtang  and the communists began the northern expedition however due to a conflict of interests between the members the civil war begun.

4- Because of the national security they promise. Also, because they've got the upper hand in regards to military power

5- Because as mentioned in answer #3 The Kuomingtang united forces with the Communists against Japan as they once did with the local warlords in order to protect their country against the external threat

Hope this helps!

yup! you are correct it is b.

ok whats to talk about were you scared or what?