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In 1941, Japan primarily sourced its oil from the United States, the Dutch East Indies, and British colonies in Southeast Asia.

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How was oil a source of conflict between Japan and the US?

Attack on Pearl Harbor had origins in a decision by USA to limit oil exports to Japan in 1941 due to Japanese invasion of China. OR Because Japan only had enough oil in their reserves to support a 2 year war.


When was japan's oil cut off by America in WW2?

The US imposed an oil embargo on Japan on August 1st, 1941 to motivate Japan comply with the US demands for Japan to leave Manchuria and stop the imperialism and murders.


When the United States put an oil embargo on Japan in 1941 did it cut off their supply of weapons too?

No, it did not cut off the supply of weapons to Japan. It was simply an oil and fuel embargo.


What U.S. action influenced the Japanese decision to attack the US in 1941?

primarily the prospect of an oil embargo and the US refusal to permit Japan to expand into SE Asia after the defeat of European colonial powers by Germany in 1940.


Who attacked the US in 1941 in response to the US banning the sale of iron steel and oil?

Japan attacked the US on December 7, 1941 for a variety of reasons, including the ban on the sale of iron, steel and oil.


In 1941 the US imposed an embargo on the export of scrap metal oil and aviation fuel to Japan because Japan had?

Established military bases in French Indochina


What was the Oil Embargo against Japan in 1941?

the oil embago is when u.s. stop sending oil to japan has a punishment because their were attacking china


Why was japan expanding its territory during the 1930's?

no domestic source of oil u.s. had stopped exportin oil to them


Why the attack of Pearl Harbor happened?

Since Japan has no oil, it needs to buy it from the US. In 1931 Japan invaded Manchuria. It upset the US and we felt the Japanese gaining military power. This was dangerous to the US, but Japan couldn't do anything without oil. So the US stopped selling oil to Japan in early 1941.


Why was oil a major source of conflict between the US and japan in the early 1940s?

Because Japan only had enough oil in their reserves to support a 2 year war.


Explain why the US issued an embargo on Japanese trade in 1941?

The U.S. issued an embargo on Japanese trade in 1941 primarily in response to Japan's aggressive military expansion in Asia, particularly its invasion of China and occupation of French Indochina. This action was intended to curtail Japan's access to vital resources, such as oil and steel, which were crucial for its war efforts. The embargo aimed to pressure Japan to withdraw from its aggressive actions and prevent further conflict in the Pacific. Ultimately, this economic sanction contributed to escalating tensions that led to the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941.


Why did America attack Japan in world war 2?

America struck back after being attacked by Japan on 7 December 1941