How did President Roosevelt decide to deal with containing Japanese expansion in East Asia while dealing with rising tensions in Europe at the same time?
A) He bribed the Japanese by increasing the number of oil shipments to that nation.
B) He convinced the Soviet Union to intervene in Japanese-occupied Manchuria and China.
C) He had Congress issue a formal declaration of war against Japan.
D) He escalated economic sanctions and warnings on Japan so he that could focus on the war in Europe.

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President Roosevelt chose to escalate economic sanctions and warnings against Japan as a means to contain its expansion in East Asia. This approach allowed him to focus more on the rising tensions in Europe, particularly with Nazi Germany, without immediately resorting to military action against Japan. This strategy included measures such as embargoes on oil and other critical materials, which were vital to Japan's war effort and industrial expansion.

How Did President Roosevelt Decide to Deal with Containing Japanese