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War occured between these two powers as the result of economic and political rivalry. America had long been the main influence in the pacific and South East Asia, having conquered the Phillipines, Samoa and other smaller pacific territories. The aggressive and imperialistic Japan wanted to achieve the same status in power and prestige as its American neighbour. However, the US would never allow this and in the years leading up to Pearl Harbour, attempted to stem the economic growth of Japan by placing trade tariffs (barriers) of oil etc. Ironically, these actions pushed Japan to seek colonial territories on mainland China, to aquire the resources which US had tariffed. It also brought Japan to the realisation that if it wanted a pacific empire, it would need to confront and defeat America. The rivalry came to its climax at Pearl Harbour, when Japanese bombers attempted to neutralise the US Naval Fleet. With this action, World War Two truly began.
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∙ 16y agoThe attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese.
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∙ 14y agoBecause Japan tried to sink its navy at Pearl harbour on December 7, 1941
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∙ 14y agoBecause Japan bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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∙ 13y agoJapan attacked the navy base at Pearl Harbor sinking ships and killing men. This was Dec. 7th, 1941. The next day war was declared on Japan by the US.
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∙ 11y agoYou might have heard of 7 December 1941.
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What happens when Japan with America?
Japan bomb America and the u.s.a got in world war 2 also
Germany declaring war on the U.S.?
Germany allied with Japan, Japan attacked America Germany had no choice and Hitler was not happy as he wanted to keep America out of the war.
3 reason about Japan?
if your asking 3 reason's why Japan enter war with America in world war 2 was because of... * They didn't want America to enter the war, so they thought to attack first. * America wasn't sending them stuff for trading goods * They wanted to take over the US, first pearl harbor, then go eastward from San Diego. Horrible war that lasted from 1939 to 1945
What did america do about the Attack on Pearl Harbor?
America declared war on Japan and entered WW2.
How did japan bombing pearl harbour affect other events in the war?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour caused America to declare war on Japan and, as Nazis Germany was an ally of Japan, Adolf Hitler declared war on America a few days later. This meant that America was able to directly enter the war on the British and Allies side.
What year did America and japan go to war?
The United States declared war on the Empire of Japan on 8 December 1941.
Did the war between Japan and America still go on after World War 2 had ended?
Yes. Ok?
Why did America go to war with japan in world war 2 it was because while japan and china were at war America decided to help out china and give them goods which cut off from china's supplys and lead?
Because Japan attacked Pearl Harbour and then declared war on the U.S.A. which in theroy, while not justifying anything, made every action of Japan illegal - a war crime.
Why did America not want to go to war with japan?
War is very expensive, both in terms of money, and lives. It is always better to avoid war if that is possible.
What happens when Japan with America?
Japan bomb America and the u.s.a got in world war 2 also
Germany declaring war on the U.S.?
Germany allied with Japan, Japan attacked America Germany had no choice and Hitler was not happy as he wanted to keep America out of the war.
What is the name of the two rockets were sent in word war 1 from america to japan?
No rockets were sent to Japan by any country in America in World War 1
Who won war war 2 Japanese or America?
America. Japan surrendered after the dropping of the 2 nuclear bombs.
Who are we about to go to war with?
who is America about to go to war with
How did World War 2 affect Roosevelt?
president Roosevelt wanted America to stay out of the war, but on December 7th , 1941 when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor he had no choice but to go to war. While America was in the war Roosevelt made every effort to help America win. By, Husky Pratt
How did the atomic bomb on japan occurred?
japan bombed pear harbour in America which got America involved in the war and then America went back 4 revenge.
How did us show dislike for japan?
The United States of America showed a distinct dislike for Japan, when Japan sneakily attacked Pearl Harbour. This 'Dastardly Attack' (as declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt) led America to declare war on Japan, and a few days later, Hitler declared war on America. So America came into World War II and used their might of war production and manpower to come to the aid of Britain and her Allies in Europe against Nazis Germany, and also to take the war to Japan.
