USA HISTORY

WORLD WAR II 1941 1945

THE START OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
From the standpoint of the Imperial General Headquarters, based on the assumption that a peaceful solution has not been found and war is inevitable, the Empire’s oil supply, as well as the stockpiles of many other important war materials, is decreasing day by day with the result that the national defense power is gradually diminishing. If this deplorable situation is left unchecked, I believe that, after a lapse of some time, the nation’s vitality will deteriorate and ultimately fall into dire straits. ____ Admiral Osami Nagano, Tokyo, Japan, September 6, 1941 What event was planned to solve the problem identified by Admiral Nagano?
A
attack on Pearl Harbor
B
dropping the atomic bomb
C
invasion of the Midway Islands
D
implementation of Kamikaze strategies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -WWI was Fought from lines of trenches and supported by artillery and machine guns, infantry assault, tanks, early airplanes and poisonous gas; mobility was minimal. WWII was fought with nuclear power, missiles, submarines and tanks. Encryption codes for secret communication became more complex.

Detailed explanation-2: -Immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, millions of men were called to duty. When these men joined the armed forces, they left behind millions of jobs. Instantly, the nation faced a labor shortage that was filled by workers who had previously been denied many employment opportunities.

Detailed explanation-3: -Bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan brought the U.S. directly into World War II. U.S. became involved to fight totalitarian aggression (Germany, Italy Japan) and because Germany and Japan achieved important military successes in Europe and Asia.

Detailed explanation-4: -What common goal did the laws announced in these headlines share? To keep America from being drawn into a war in Europe. President Franklin Roosevelt made the statement below in his annual message to Congress on January 6, 1941.

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