Which of the following was a factor in the Japanese decision to militarily expand into Southeast Asia?
A. Neither the Americans or the Europeans were paying full attention to events in Asia.
B. It was a precondition to their acceptance into the Tripartite Pact.
C. They were acting defensively against Russian attempts to acquire territory.
D. An American oil embargo left the Japanese without a choice.
Answer: A
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