Why did the United States support an independent China while Europe wanted to colonize China? Why did the U.S. want the Philippines? Why did President McKinley push for annexation of the Philippines? Why did the United States participate in 'The Spanish-American War' as part of their...
On December 1, 1941, the emperor met with his privy council. “It is now clear that Japan’s claims cannot be attained through diplomatic means,” Tojo said. The emperor—perhaps more gun-shy than the elder statesmen—asked for a vote. The cabinet voted unanimously for war. Hirohito agreed...