Sanctions and Strategy: The Path to Pearl Harbor

The transcript discusses the alliances between countries during a conflict, where nations promised to support each other if attacked. The US, wary of Japan's aggression, imposed economic sanctions to curb Japan's actions without engaging in war. These sanctions led to Japan's oil crisis, pushing them to seek new resources and plan military actions against the US and Soviet Union. Japan aimed to dominate Asia, opposing Western interference. On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, prompting the US to declare war.

What was the main purpose of the mutual defense agreements between Germany, Japan, and Italy during World War II?

• To promote trade among the countries

• To support each other if attacked by a non-involved nation

• To share military technology

• To establish a common currency

How did the United States initially respond to Japan's growing aggression in the Pacific?

• By declaring war on Japan

• By imposing economic sanctions on Japan

• By increasing military presence in Europe

• By forming an alliance with Germany

What was the impact of the US economic sanctions on Japan?

• Japan withdrew from the Pacific

• Japan increased its trade with the US

• Japan had to find a new source of oil

• Japan gained new allies

What was Japan's view on Western involvement in Asian affairs?

• Japan was indifferent to Western presence

• Japan sought to collaborate with Western countries

• Japan believed Westerners should not meddle in Asian affairs

• Japan welcomed Western influence

What event led the United States to declare war on Japan?

• The invasion of Germany

• The withdrawal of US troops from Asia

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The signing of a peace treaty