Conjoining, the two seemingly separate wars, the War in Europe and the War in Asia, nevertheless, gave rise to the onset of the Second World War (Iriye 2). In particular, the War in Europe, which consisted of Britain, France, and the Soviet Union, were at war against Germany (Iriye 2). In the meantime, the Japanese were at war with China (Iriye 4). The formation of alliances, was the development that resulted in the prospect of two wars turning into a subsequent global war. In 1941, even though the United States was not officially involved in either of the two wars, they provided support to Britain, China, France, and the Soviet Union, which were all members of the Allied Powers (Iriye 3, 7). On the opposing side, the Tripartite Pact, signed
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Nevertheless, the context of the circumstances that developed the setting of the United States-Japanese relations, is vital to understand the extent of the finality of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The events that would eventually unfold, on December 7th, 1941, were contingent upon, the way in which these two countries addressed, responsible factors of the situation, while discussing negotiations. During the period of negotiations, the United States drafted a temporary proposal called the modus vivendi, but they ultimately dismissed it, and therefore, never presented it to the Japanese government (Iriye 69, 70). However, even as a temporary settlement, the modus vivendi, was the most promising compromise devised by either country––in light of encouraging the likelihood of establishing an agreement––and if carried out, it would have changed the outcome that befell upon the United States on December 7th, 1941, by preventing the attack on Pearl
Nevertheless, the context of the circumstances that developed the setting of the United States-Japanese relations, is vital to understand the extent of the finality of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The events that would eventually unfold, on December 7th, 1941, were contingent upon, the way in which these two countries addressed, responsible factors of the situation, while discussing negotiations. During the period of negotiations, the United States drafted a temporary proposal called the modus vivendi, but they ultimately dismissed it, and therefore, never presented it to the Japanese government (Iriye 69, 70). However, even as a temporary settlement, the modus vivendi, was the most promising compromise devised by either country––in light of encouraging the likelihood of establishing an agreement––and if carried out, it would have changed the outcome that befell upon the United States on December 7th, 1941, by preventing the attack on Pearl