WORLD WAR II 1941 1945
THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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All of the U.S. ships were based in Hawaii.
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The closest U.S. territory, Hawaii was over 4, 000 miles away from Japan
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There were many closer territories that had more resources such as the Dutch East Indies, Singapore, or Indochina
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The U.S. and Japan had been engaged in peace talks for several years.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why did the Japanese attack the USA?-The answer is oil. Japan had been modernising its economy throughout the 20th century and wanted to build an empire of its own. However, Japan lacked the natural resources to make it a reality, with all but 6% of its oil supply being imported.
Detailed explanation-2: -Japan. Japanese civilians were more likely to view the actions of Pearl Harbor as a justified reaction to the economic embargo by western countries. Not only were the Japanese more aware of the embargo’s existence, but they were also more likely to view the action as the critical point of American hostility.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Japan’s attack on Hawaii was a strategic move because Pearl Harbor was a major, American naval base. The Japanese were able to sink a number of powerful ships, including the U.S.S. Arizona.
Detailed explanation-4: -The US Navy was able to recover from the attack on Pearl Harbor fairly quickly. The Japanese had not damaged a number of important facilities on the Hawaiian Islands, including oil storage depots and repair yards. Also, no aircraft carriers were in Pearl Harbor at the time of the attack.