World War I leading to World War II?

After WWI, America was determined they would not enter into another "European War"! But politically, we were protesting Japan's invasion and domination of the Indonesian islands. The Japanese Admirals agreed--all except one--that since America's Pacific Fleet was all stationed at Pearl Harbor, one massive attack would wipe out our opposition. Only Admiral Yamamoto disagreed: "On the contrary! That would be like attacking a hornets' nest! And he was right! America declared war on Germany and Japan and launched into a two-front war!