Question

Why did the united states place trade restrictions on japan before world war ii?
a.because japan took control of islands in the mediterranean
b.because japan invaded french indochina
c.because japan had the austrian chancellor murdered
d.because japan formed a secret alliance with the soviet union?

Answer 1

The answer is B, because Japan invaded french Indochina.
Not A, C, or D. This is because the Soviets were on the allies side, Austria had nothing to do with America, and the Mediterranean is located in Europe.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is B) because Japan invaded French Indochina.

The United States placed restrictions on Japan before World War II because Japan invaded French Indochina.

The United States tried to weaken Japan before World War II, by imposing economic sanctions. Japan had invaded French Indochina. That military aggression provoked a reaction on the part of the United States, particularly with trade restrictions. In 1940, with the Export Control Act, the U.S. limited trade transactions. One year after, the government froze financial assets. Japan did not accept the restrictions and prepared the attack against the U.S. of December 1941.