L4

Question 1

why did Japan want to expand into SE Asia

Answer 1

• rich in natural resources like oil, tin and rubber
• expand territory
• show dominance

Question 2

what was the impact of Japan moving their troops into French Indo-China

Answer 2

• blocked supply routes into China
• base to further expand into SE Asia
• upset Americans -> sanctioned J by placing embargo on some iron and steel exports to Japan

Question 3

why did Japan sign the Tripartite Pact

Answer 3

• guarantee to protect one another if involved in war
• hope to deter America from entering WW2

-between Germany and Italy