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.
congress declared war on japan then japans allies (Germany and Italy) declared war on the united states
No, the United States and Japan were not allies. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and that is the reason the United States entered the war.
united states and japan
The United States declared war on Japan.
BECAUSE JAPAN DIDN'T DECLAIRE WAR ON THE UNITED STATES SO THEY WERE NOT PARPARED. AS A RESAULT OF JAPAN ATTACKING PEARL HARBOR THE UNITED STATES DECLEARED WAR ON JAPAN.
The United States declared war on Japan December 8 , 1941 .
Helped them rebuild.
Helped them rebuild.
Because the United States declared war on Japan after Pearl Harbor.
Because the forces of Japan attacked the United States.
The United States demanded the Japan pay for war damages.
The United States demanded the Japan pay for war damages.