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Why did the U.S place trade restrictions on japan before world war 2?

a.japan formed a secret alliance with the soviet union
b.japan invaded French Indochina
c.japan had the Austrian chancellor murdered
d.japan took control of islands in the Mediterranean

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The US was against Japanese expansion and saw the conquering of French Indochina as a threat. They placed an embargo to cripple the Japanese's efficiency in conquest by preventing them from receiving oil for their military.

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