Question

Which events increased tensions between the Japan and the United States in the late 1930s?

Answer 1

Answer:Japan Continued it’s expansion into China

Japan barred trade with the U.S.

Explanation: Pearl Harbor happened in the 40’s and the invasion of French Indochina along with them joining the axis powers also happened in the 1940’s. Also they weren’t Allies.

Answer 2

In the 1930's Japan went to war with China. The United States supported China and placed a trade embargo on Japan so they couldn't get any supplies from the United States, particularly oil that might fuel Japan's military conquests.<span />