HISTORY
WORLD WAR II
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established a corrupt government in Manchuria
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attacked U.S. forces in the Pacific
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created an alliance with China against the U.S. forces
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developed the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere
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Detailed explanation-1: -Faced with serious shortages as a result of the embargo, unable to retreat, and convinced that the U.S. officials opposed further negotiations, Japan’s leaders came to the conclusion that they had to act swiftly.
Detailed explanation-2: -The United States responded with shock and dismay at the brutality of the war in Asia. However, the US government did little to intervene, even after Japanese aircraft attacked and destroyed a US naval vessel while in port near Nanking.
Detailed explanation-3: -In its final proposal on November 20, Japan offered to withdraw its forces from southern Indochina and not to launch any attacks in Southeast Asia if the U.S., Britain, and the Netherlands ceased aiding China and lifted their sanctions against Japan.
Detailed explanation-4: -Executive Order 8832-Freezing Japanese and Chinese Assets in the United States | The American Presidency Project.