Japan and U.S. relations in 1941

Document A
-By seizing the South, we can also strike a heavy blow at Americas source of strategic materials.
-We should be able to defeat America and English.
-If Engliand falls, America should reconsider her position.

Document B
-3 men are holding a paper that says "pacific situation" and a little chineese man is running around them in a circle.

Document C
-The U.S. has gone ahead and presented this humiliating proposal which was unexpected and extremely regrettable.
-with a report of the views of the Imperial Government on this American proposal, the negotiation will be ended.
-The united states has been unbending, making it impossible for japan to establish negotiations.

Document D
-Tojos majesty has reached a decision to commence hostilities, they must strive to repay the obligations and bring the gov and military closer then ever.


Document E
-The United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
-the u.s was at peace with the nation
-One hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message.
-the message contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.
-The distance from Hawaii to Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks before