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Treaty of Versaiie
Japan was angry during the WWI because they recieved little for helping the Allies. They wanted to conquer more lands in order to expand the Japanese empire. -
Japanese invasion of Manchuria
Manchuria was invaded by the Kwantung Army of The Empire of Japan, and it is an example of Japan's expansionist aims. -
Hideki Tojo
Hideki Tojo (nationalist) gave his approval for the attack on Pearl Harbor, and played a major role in Japan's military decisions. -
Pearl Harbor
Japan attacks Pearl Harbor and within two hours, they sunk/damaged 19 U.S. ships. Up to that point, Roosevelt had been having trouble convincing the isolationists to get involved in a war. However, the Japanese attack on Pearl harbor brought the United States into WWII. -
United States Declares War on Japan
After the Pearl Harbor bombing, the Unites States enters the war - which then encourages Germany and Italy to declare war on America as well. -
Battle of Midway
Japan targeted the Midway Island. The American forces hid beyond the horizon. The American planes attacked the Japanese fleet. The Battle of Midway stopped Japan from advancing in the Pacific. It also proved that the Americans could defeat Japan. -
Atomic Bomb of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
US president, Harry S. Trueman ordered nuclear attacks against Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
Japan Surrenders
After suffering from many defeats from the battles and bombing, the Japanese surrendered. The war ended with Japan's surrender.
