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Henry Stimson, Hoover's secretary of state, wanted economic sanctions placed on Japan for its invasion of Manchuria. Hoover prevented that from happening, fearing (rightly so) that it could lead to war.

What if Hoover decided to go along with it? Stimson knew that Japan was reliant on American oil so that would definitely be cut off. Would Japan have went to war with the US over sanctions in 1931-1932 and if so, how would Hoover have reacted? Can Hoover be reelected!?
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