When the United States and the Dutch East Indies banned trade with Japan, the Japanese lost their source of________ , which led them to attack the United States.

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When the United States and the Dutch East Indies banned trade with Japan, the Japanese lost their source of________	, which led them to attack the United States.

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The United States and the Dutch East Indies were major suppliers of oil to Japan. When trade was banned, Japan faced a critical shortage of oil, which was essential for its military operations, leading to the decision to attack the United States.

When the United States and the Dutch East Indies Banned