spheres of influence -plato friends! ;P
It had little affect of the actions of Japan or the European powers.
It had little affect of the actions of Japan or the European powers.
JAPAN
The Japan's Pacific Campaign hoped to catch the European powers and the United States by surprise.
Japan fought in WWI to expand its influence on China and to increase its position in world rank of powers.
During the time represented by the map, the Axis powers consisted primarily of Germany, Italy, and Japan. These nations formed a military alliance to expand their territories and influence during World War II. The Axis powers aimed to confront and challenge the Allied powers in various theaters of the war.
a NOT viable reason is complete liberation from European influence.
China, moreso than Japan, had become controlled by European powers, which were militarily stronger. Japan participated more fully in the Industrial Revolution, and began to emulate the western powers in their imperialistic pursuits. China, Korea, Manchuria, and Indochina were soon targets of the Japanese as well as of European countries.
The United States was concerned that Japan would provide military support to the European members of the Axis.
The United States was concerned that Japan would provide military support to the European members of the Axis.
The United States was concerned that Japan would provide military support to the European members of the Axis.