How were Japan's actions before and during World War II similar to Germany's actions over the same period?

The correct answer is A) both countries invaded neighboring countries to expand their territory and influence.

Japan's actions before and during World War II were similar to Germany's actions over the same period in that both countries invaded neighboring countries to expand their territory and influence.

Before World War II, Japan had invaded Manchuria in 1931 and China in 1937. Japanese imperialistic and expansionistic ideas had to do with territory. Japan is a series of islands in a mountainous land. They lack some important raw materials and there are such a few zones for agriculture.

Germany invaded Czechoslovakia, Poland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, The Netherlands, and France.

The other options of the question were B) both countries relied heavily on military aid form allies to defeat internal rebellions, C) both countries attempted to spread their Marxist and racist beliefs through military conquest, and D) both countries experienced political instability and constant changes in leadership throughout the war.

A. Both countries invaded neighboring countries to expand their territory and influence.