1. World War II Before & After Pearl Harbor

2. Standard 11.7- WWII Standard 11.7.1
Examine the origins of American involvement in the war, with an emphasis on the events that precipitated the attack on Pearl Harbor.

3. Japanese Imperialism Japan wanted to establish an empire
Unhappy with the situation in Asia
needed land to support growing population
Lacked sufficient raw materials and markets for industries

4. Japanese Expansion
Unhappy in the 1930s because they too felt the effects of the Great Depression
Did not stop them from seizing land in Manchuria in 1931
Japans military strengthens in govt as the Depression deepens
1937 Japan resumes aggression in China
Despite US help most of China falls under the control of Japan

5. Aggression Leads to American Response
Japan signs treaties with Germany, Italy in the Tripartite Pact in 1940
1941 aligns themselves with the Soviet Union
Looks to the South East Asia & the Dutch East Indies
Feel strong enough to challenge European and Americans for control of Asia
US grows concerned
1938 FDR begins to build up the navy in the Pacific
Moves American fleet to Pearl Harbor

6. America’s Response Wary at first Had enough problems at home
Isolationism & neutrality
Cash & carry goods sold (arms) to Allies must be paid in cash
Roosevelt tried to help the allies
Afraid of German aggression- laws are repealed & acts are passed to help the allies
1940 the draft was enacted

7. America’s Response Cont’d
Lend-Lease Act: March authorized the president to aid any nation whose defense he believed was vital to American Security
Japanese want control of French colonies in Indochina by 1941 they occupy them
Roosevelt freezes Japanese financial assets in US & cut off all trade with Japan

8. Warning Signs Leaders look for ways to avoid war
Diplomats in Tokyo urge FDR to compromise
Negotiations take place, ultimatums are made
Japan decides their goals for Asia are threatened by American Fleet in Hawaii
Dec. 7, 1941 Japan attacks Pearl 7 am
2 hours & 45 minutes later 2,400 dead and 1,200 wounded
“a day that will live in infamy,”- 3 days later the US is at War

9. Closure Questions
Why was Japan unhappy with their situation in Asia? (2 reasons)
Who does Japan sign the Tripartite Pact with?
Why does Japan attack Pearl Harbor/the U.S.?