Needing a better economic situation prior to world war ii, was determined to take control of islands in the pacific ocean that had much-needed rubber and oil resources.

The answer is: Japan.

Before the Second World War Japan’s main problem was the lack of raw materials such as iron, rubber, and oil to maintain strong economic growth. They started to acquire territories which were full of resources in order to esyablish an independent economy.

b]to spread the message of black power

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