What do these two timelines reveal about the motivations of Japan and Germany during World War II?

Question

A.
Both Japan and Germany sought to conquer and add territories.

B.
Both Japan and Germany focused on defending their home territories.

C.
Japan focused on expansion, while Germany sought to maintain peace.

D.
Germany focused on expansion, while Japan sought to maintain peace.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Both Japan and Germany sought to conquer and add territories.

During World War II, both Japan and Germany pursued aggressive expansionist policies. Japan aimed to establish a greater East Asian co-prosperity sphere, seeking to dominate vast regions in Asia and the Pacific. Similarly, Germany, under Nazi leadership, aimed to expand its territory in Europe, particularly through the conquest of Poland, France, and other nations in pursuit of Lebensraum (living space) for the German people. Both nations were motivated by imperialist ambitions and sought to expand their empires through military conquest.