WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory, killing more than 2, 300 Americans. The U.S.S. Arizona was completely destroyed and the U.S.S.

Detailed explanation-2: -On December 7, 1941, the Japanese military launched a surprise attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Since early 1941 the U.S. had been supplying Great Britain in its fight against the Nazis. It had also been pressuring Japan to halt its military expansion in Asia and the Pacific.

Detailed explanation-3: -By attacking Pearl Harbor Japan believes that it can severely cripple the U.S fleet and buy them time in the Pacific and Southeast Asia. So not only would they be able to launch their attacks without interference from the U.S they would also have time to dig in defensively and consolidate their gains.

Detailed explanation-4: -While there is no single correct or simple reason for the attack, this lesson should help students realize that Japan’s motivation for attacking Pearl Harbor was driven by its political self-interests, its scarcity of economic resources and perceived opportunity costs, and America’s embargo policy.

Detailed explanation-5: -Americans Fired the First Shot Before the Pearl Harbor Attack. The Attack on Pearl Harbor Lasted for Only One Hour and Fifteen Minutes. The Attack on Pearl Harbor Led to the US Entering World War II. 4. Japanese Submarines Were Supposed to Play a Major Role in the Attack. More items