Question

Why did America's response and sanctions make the Japanese desperate?

Answer 1

The japanese needed America's approval to establish themselves as a world power

Answer 2

The following factors contribute to the Japanese desperation towards America’s response and sanctions:

• The country needed steel and oil imports to keep the war engines going.
• They needed to capture the American ships to add to their own navy.
• They were disappointed by the America’s lack of response.
• In order to establish themselves as the world power, they required America’s approval because America is responsible for it.