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What was Japan's main motive for expanding its territory?
To conquer China
What was the main consequence of the oil embargo imposed by the United States on Japan?
Japan was unable to fully support its military
What was the main target of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941?
The United States Naval Harbor at Pearl Harbor
What was the ultimate goal of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?
To invade and conquer the Philippines and Malaya
How many American Navy men were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Over 2,400
What was the result of the attack on Pearl Harbor for Japan?
Japan had free reign over the Pacific for months
Why did the United States impose economic sanctions on Japan?
Because Japan had declared war on China
What was the main reason the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor?
To expand their empire in the Pacific and conquer more countries
What was the Nine Power Treaty?
A treaty that limited warship capacity and respected China's territorial integrity
What was the result of the attack on the USS Arizona?
A 1800 pound bomb fell on its deck and it exploded and sank
What was the United States' initial response to the Japanese attack?
The United States asked Congress to declare war on Japan the next day
What was the significance of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
It led to the United States joining World War II
How many Americans were killed during the attacks on Pearl Harbor?
Over 2,400 Americans were killed
What was the target of the second wave of attacks on Pearl Harbor?
The USS Oklahoma
What did President Roosevelt declare December 7th as?
A day that will live in infamy
Learn about the events leading up to the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Discover the reasons behind Japan's expansion and the United States' responses that led to the infamous event. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in World War II history.
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