Japan's Historical Events and WWII Involvement

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What was the purpose of Japan joining the Entente Powers in WWI?

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To expand its sphere of influence into China

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What was the Nanking Massacre often called?

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The Rape of Nanking

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What action did the U.S. take against Japan in August 1941?

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Established an embargo on oil and gasoline exports

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What was one of the goals of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

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To destroy large American ships, oil reserves, and aircraft

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What was the fate of the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack?

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Over 1,100 were killed on the same battleship.

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What was a significant factor in speeding up U.S. recovery after Pearl Harbor?

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Battleships were at anchor and in shallow water.

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What was the primary target of the first wave of the Pearl Harbor attack?

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Battleships

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What was the main reason for the U.S. embargo on Japan in 1941?

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To force Japan to leave China

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What was the purpose of the anti-Comintern Pact that Japan signed with Germany and Italy?

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To oppose communism

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What was the result of Japan's expansion into Asia in the early 1900s?

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Japan and Russia warred over colonies, and Japan won.