Diplomatic relations between the United States and Japan began to deteriorate in the early 20th century due to competing economic and military interests in the Pacific region. Tensions escalated in the 1930s as Japan expanded its military presence in East Asia, invading Manchuria in 1931 and launching a full-scale invasion of China in 1937.
In response to Japanese aggression, the United States implemented a series of measures intended to contain Japanese expansion. These included economic sanctions, such as cutting off the export of oil and scrap metal to Japan, and diplomatic efforts to pressure Japan to halt its military actions in China.
The United States also sought to strengthen its military presence in the Pacific, deploying additional troops and resources to the region to deter further Japanese aggression. However, these efforts ultimately failed to prevent Japan from launching a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which led to the United States entering World War II.
What was failing between the United States and Japan AND how did the United States
respond to Japanese aggression?
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