1. World War II in the Pacific
The Road to Pearl Harbor

5. Japan After WWI
Already ruled Korea and Taiwan; wanted to expand into China
Was bitter toward U.S. & Europe:
League of Nations refused racial equality
U.S. banned Japanese immigration
U.S. did not support Japanese imperialism

6. Post-War Problems Too many people; not enough land or resources
People looked to strong military leaders to improve the economy & government
Government leaders were unable to restrain the military

7. Japanese Ambitions Wanted to become a strong world power
Looked to the rest of Asia to supply resources; wanted to be the “leader” of all Asian people
After invading China, the U.S. “punished” Japan by banning trade of oil & scrap metal

8. Trouble Brewing… Japan left the League of Nations
Made an alliance with Germany and Italy
Continued to build up army & navy
Secretly planned an attack on the U.S. Pacific fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

9. The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Goal: disable U.S. navy so the U.S. would be unable to fight Japan
December 7, 1941  350 Japanese planes attacked Pearl Harbor
Americans losses:
2,400+ deaths
1,200+ injured
21 ships damaged/destroyed
180+ planes damaged/destroyed