Question

question 15 of 20

because of the tripartite pact, japan:

a. aligned itself with great britain and the soviet union.
b. promised not to invade more territories in asia.
c. was emboldened to invade more territory in asia.
d. was emboldened to attack axis nations at will.

Explanation:

Analyze the Tripartite Pact

Using the Tripartite Pact knowledge point
The Tripartite Pact was signed in September 1940 between Germany, Italy, and Japan, establishing the Axis Powers. It was a defensive military alliance designed to deter the United States from entering World War II and to recognize each other's spheres of influence.

Evaluate the impact on Japan

Using the Japanese Expansionism knowledge point
By securing an alliance with European fascist powers, Japan felt protected against potential intervention by Western democratic nations. This diplomatic backing emboldened Japan to aggressively expand its empire and invade more territories in East Asia and the Pacific.

Assess the given options

• Option A is incorrect because Great Britain and the Soviet Union were Allied powers, not Axis partners.
• Option B is incorrect because the pact encouraged, rather than restricted, Japanese imperial expansion.
• Option C is correct because the alliance provided Japan with the strategic backing to pursue further territorial conquests in Asia.
• Option D is incorrect because Germany and Italy were fellow Axis nations, and the pact was an alliance with them, not a license to attack them.

Answer:

• A. aligned itself with Great Britain and the Soviet Union.
• B. promised not to invade more territories in Asia.
• C. was emboldened to invade more territory in Asia. (Correct answer)
• D. was emboldened to attack Axis nations at will.