the stimson doctrine
Quote: "...the American Government deems it to be its duty to notify both the Imperial
Japanese Government and the Government of the Chinese Republic that it cannot
admit the legality of any situation de facto nor does it intend to recognize any
treaty or agreement entered into between those Governments, or agents thereof,
which may impair the treaty rights of the United States or its citizens in
China, including those that relate to the sovereignty, the independence, or the
territorial and administrative integrity of the Republic of China, or to the
international policy relative to China, commonly known as the open door
policy.." - Stimson's notes to China and Japan, 1932
This doctrine was created by Henry Stimson. It was his reaction to the Japanese actions that were being taken in Manchuria.
It stated that the United States would not recognize any territorial changes in China.
The area of Manchuria was now being influenced by the United States.
The Stimson Doctrine is one of the reasons that Japan left the League of Nations.
Summary:
The Stimson Doctrine was the United States attempt at stopping the Japanese from further invading Manchuria. The only real outcome of the Doctrine was that Japan stepped out of the League of Nations.
Website Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_invasion_of_Manchuria
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/566390/Stimson-Doctrine
Question: How also could the United States have intervened in the invasion of Manchuria that would have been more successful?
Japanese Government and the Government of the Chinese Republic that it cannot
admit the legality of any situation de facto nor does it intend to recognize any
treaty or agreement entered into between those Governments, or agents thereof,
which may impair the treaty rights of the United States or its citizens in
China, including those that relate to the sovereignty, the independence, or the
territorial and administrative integrity of the Republic of China, or to the
international policy relative to China, commonly known as the open door
policy.." - Stimson's notes to China and Japan, 1932
This doctrine was created by Henry Stimson. It was his reaction to the Japanese actions that were being taken in Manchuria.
It stated that the United States would not recognize any territorial changes in China.
The area of Manchuria was now being influenced by the United States.
The Stimson Doctrine is one of the reasons that Japan left the League of Nations.
Summary:
The Stimson Doctrine was the United States attempt at stopping the Japanese from further invading Manchuria. The only real outcome of the Doctrine was that Japan stepped out of the League of Nations.
Website Links: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_invasion_of_Manchuria
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/566390/Stimson-Doctrine
Question: How also could the United States have intervened in the invasion of Manchuria that would have been more successful?