What significant objective motivated Japanese expansion into Southeast Asia and the Pacific during 1940-1941?

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The significant objective that motivated Japanese expansion into Southeast Asia and the Pacific was the need for access to oil, rubber, and other strategic materials. Japan's economy heavily relied on these resources, and the country had limited domestic production. Control over Southeast Asia and the Pacific allowed Japan to secure these resources and maintain its military expansion.

What Significant Objective Motivated Japanese Expansion into Southeast Asia and the Pacific