1.) In 1931, Japan's aggression in East Asia began with the invasion of Manchuria and subsequently escalated with a severe assault on China (particularly the southern region).
2.) In 1940, Japan's attack on French Indochina aimed to suffocate all imports into China, including American military supplies. This action led to the United States imposing an embargo on all oil exports to Japan. (This is likely tied to natural resources.)
3.) A surprise strike on Pearl Harbor was launched by Japan to completely eliminate any possibility of U.S. forces countering their seizure of the Philippine Islands.
Response: [T] the French ultimately had to capitulate to the British.
Clarification:
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Question 1:
The geographical positioning of Korea has significantly influenced its historical relationship with China. Due to China's closeness to Korea, the two cultures have significantly impacted one another, and considerable trade has thrived in this region. However, China's consistent governance and large population historically have given it a significant edge in military matters. Additionally, Japan's proximity to both nations has posed a shared threat that frequently prompted alliances.
Throughout the Ming dynasty, relations between the two nations were chiefly amicable and intimate, grounded in their mutual Confucian beliefs and their common heritage from Mongolian rule.
Question 2:
Tokugawa Ieyasu was the inaugural shogun and founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan. The shogunate governed Japan from 1600 until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. Ieyasu came to power in 1600 and ruled until his death in 1616. At the time Tokugawa Ieyasu ascended to power in 1600, around 20% of Japan was controlled by himself or related clans.
