Question

The U.S. Oil Embargo of Japan

In 1931, Japan invaded a country called Manchuria. Six years later, it invaded mainland China. Japan was an ally of Germany and Italy, both under the control of Adolf Hitler. Most countries were worried about this alliance because these nations were attacking their neighbors. The United States was among the nations who shared a concern about these aggressive countries called "the Axis."
Soon after Japan invaded China, World War II started. Japan attacked lands belonging to other countries; many of them were allied with the United States. Though the United States was not at war yet with Japan, President Roosevelt took action because of these attacks. The United States refused to sell Japan steel and oil. This is a situation called an "embargo." Steel is used in the manufacture of weapons of war, and oil is used as fuel for war machines. The United States claimed that it was refusing to sell these resources to Japan because it did not want to help Japan wage war.
Japan decided to attack the U.S. soon after the embargo began. Japan wanted to force the U.S. to surrender quickly. The attack on Pearl Harbor brought the U.S. into World War II, and the Axis countries were defeated four years later.
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How is this passage organized?
A.
cause and effect
B.
compare and contrast
C.
question and answer
D.
problem and solution

Answer 1

A. Cause and effect

This passage is organized around the cause-and-effect relationship between Japan's invasion of Manchuria and mainland China, the U.S. oil embargo, and Japan's decision to attack the U.S., leading to the U.S. entry into World War II.

Answer 2

The passage is organized as cause and effect. It presents a series of events that led to certain consequences.

Here's the breakdown of the passage:

1. The cause is Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and mainland China six years later. This led to an alliance between Japan, Germany, and Italy, known as the Axis powers.

2. The effect is that most countries, including the United States, were concerned about this aggressive alliance and the attacks on neighboring countries.

3. The cause is Japan's attack on lands belonging to other countries, some of which were allies of the United States. This led to the start of World War II.

4. The effect is that President Roosevelt took action by imposing an embargo on Japan, refusing to sell steel and oil, which are essential resources for waging war.

5. The cause is the embargo imposed by the United States on Japan.

6. The effect is that Japan decided to attack the U.S., leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor and the United States entering World War II.

7. The final effect is the defeat of the Axis countries four years later.

So, the passage is organized as cause and effect, as it presents a series of events and their resulting consequences.

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