The Prime Motivation for the Japanese Invasion of Southeast Asia

question 40

Multiple Choice

The prime motivation for the Japanese invasion of Southeast Asia was

• A)its abundant strategic materials including oil and rubber.
• B)the opportunity to defeat Western powers.
• C)to keep the Japanese people satisfied.
• D)to keep the United States from entering the war.
• E)to avenge the execution of Japanese sailors in 1938.

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