The formal alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan was solidified by the signing of which document in September 1940?
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Correct answer: The Tripartite Pact
The Tripartite Pact established the military alliance of the Axis powers, providing for mutual assistance should any of the signatories be attacked by a country not already involved in the war. It was primarily aimed at deterring the United States from entering the conflict.
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