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The Japanese didn't want to get into a war with the US. The plan was to take out Pearl Harbor, a major U.S. naval base, unexpectedly, thus crippling the giant and keeping them out of Japan's hair while Japan went on to conquer East Asia.
It was also the Japanese intention to take control of the Philippines which meant that they would have to oppose the United States at some point. They chose to make it an engagement on their terms as opposed to one where the Americans could have a strong showing.
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∙ 14y agoBecause the United States cut off critical trade, like iron ore and oil, to Japan. Japan needed these resources to fuel their expansion. the United States cut off trade with Japan in response to the Japanese expansion into Manchuria and other parts of the Pacific. Japan felt it had to cripple the United States navy (in the attack on Pearl Harbor) in order to expand freely in the Pacific. They figured they would have 18 months after the surprise attack to expand in the Pacific; however, the United States was able to halt Japanese expansion 6 months after the surprise attack.
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∙ 14y agoits because the US put huge embargos on Japanese imports that were essential for Japan economics, so Japan bomber pearl harbor
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Did the US declare war on Japan?
The US was forced to declare war on Japan in DECEMBER 9, 1941
What US forced were stationed in Japan during the Cold War?
US Air Force and US Naval Bases were stationed in Japan.
Was the US forced to pay for the bombing of hiroshima and nagasaki?
United States had to construct the country from the get go since Japan had no resources after the war.
Why did the US and Japan oppose each other in World War 2?
Japan believed that Great Britain and the US would hamper its efforts to control all of China and southeast Asia. Japan sought to put the US Navy in dire straits by attacking the US's main Pacific naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The US was forced to declare war on Japan in December of 1941 to counter the efforts of Japan to dominate the Pacific Ocean.
Which country's actions finally forced the US into World War 2?
December 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked the US Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Following that, the US declared war on Japan.
Did the US declare war on Japan?
The US was forced to declare war on Japan in DECEMBER 9, 1941
Why did US and Japan get into war?
The US and Japan went into war after the Japanese bombed and attack Pearl Harbor. A naval base in Hawaii. This forced America into war with Japan and to join WWI.
What US forced were stationed in Japan during the Cold War?
US Air Force and US Naval Bases were stationed in Japan.
Which country forced the US into entering World War 2?
Japan forced the US into WWII by attacking Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
What event forced the US into war with Germany in 1941?
After Pearl Harbor we declared war on Japan, in responce Germany declared war on us.
What country forced US to enter the war?
Japan , with it's attack upon Pearl Harbor .
What actions by Germany led to the US entering the war?
None. It was Japan's bombing of pearl harbor that forced the us into the war. and as far as the British were concerned, it was about time !
How did the battle of the US and Japan in World War 2 end?
The US dropped two atomic bombs on Japan and forced them to surrender and dismantle their army. This is the answer to the end of the pacific war, maybe you meant a specific battle?
Which nation's actions finally forced the US to enter the war?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan pulled the U.S. into WWII
Was the US forced to pay for the bombing of hiroshima and nagasaki?
United States had to construct the country from the get go since Japan had no resources after the war.
What war did the attack at Pearl Harbor force the US to fight?
The attack on Pearl Harbour forced the U.S. to take action. As a result of Japan's attack, U.S.A. was forced to enter into war against Japan, in order that no more atrocities would happen. This was World War II. U.S.A. also entered into a war against Germany, because Germany and Japan were allied, U.S.A. and Germany were then enemies.
How did dropping atomic bombs change the outcome of world war 2?
Atomic Bomb droppings onto Japan changed WW2 outcome as prior to it, Japan was still fighting strong and could of beaten the US. However, when Japan realised the US dropped 2 atomic bombs on August 6th and 9th, Japan was forced to surrender to the US like the Germans were forced to surrender to the Soviets.
