Question

the us responded to japans expansion into china and french indochina in the late 1930s by
sending military supplies to china and french indochina.
convincing the allied countries to attack japan.
sending peacekeepers to china and french indochina.
placing an embargo on all shipments to japan.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The US didn't send military supplies to French Indochina (under Japanese control) in this context.
• Option 2: The Allied countries weren't convinced to attack Japan yet; the US was still neutral initially.
• Option 3: Peacekeepers weren't sent; this isn't a peacekeeping scenario.
• Option 4: In the late 1930s, as Japan expanded, the US placed an embargo (like on oil, scrap metal) to pressure Japan, which is a key historical response.

Answer:

D. placing an embargo on all shipments to Japan.