Question

Why did the u.s choose to get involved in japan?

Answer 1

All depending on what time you're talking about. The US originally made Japan open the doors through the open door policy with Matthew Perry. They wanted access to more ports in that half of the world and access to their goods

Answer 2

Because the Japenese air squadrons bombed American Naval Base and which the American people were angry and that has lead to the World War II (2)