220;new” Japan, other issues had to be dealt with. A resource such as oil was very hard to come by in their land. So action would now have to made to seek out this raw material so desperately needed for their military. Japan with its modern changes was becoming more dependent on outside sources to meet their needs.Japan’s military became more involved in the government and this led to trouble for their society. In Japan’s efforts to become a stronger nation, they had many isolated battles with China. Japan’s goal at this point was to take control over Manchuria to become part of their political society (Encyclopedia). Throughout history, Japan had adopted some of their cultures and beliefs from China. It seemed ironic that Japan was now trying to conquer the land they had once looked up to. Meanwhile, World War II had begun with Germany’s successful defeat over France and Poland. These European nations that Germany took over had control over various countries that could benefit Japan. Southeast Asia was one of these countries and was rich in the raw materials needed so desperately by Japan (internet) Japan’s goal was to seize Southeast Asia, but they were worried about how the United States might react. Japan knew at this point that they were in position to defeat the Western armies. Japan already controlled northern Indochina and was beginning their seizure over southern Indochina, when the United States intervened. The United State’s reaction to Japan’s Indochina situation was an embargo on a shipment of oil to Japan. To keep their military force from dying, Japan needed this oil. The Japanese saw this move as an act of war (Goldstein 49)..After World War II started, the tension between Japan and the U.S. was mounting. The U.S. was helping China by sending them war supplies. Japan did not like this because China was the main target of Japanese attacks. As a result of th...
