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Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
- To avenge the US embargo on Japan
- To prevent the US from interfering with their invasion of France
- To prevent the US from interfering with their creation of the 'Greater East Asia Prosperity Sphere' (correct)
- To distract the US from their attack on the Philippines
What was the primary target of the third wave of attack at Pearl Harbor?
What was the primary target of the third wave of attack at Pearl Harbor?
- Land-based Military Installations
- Aircraft Carriers (correct)
- Radar Stations
- Battleship Row
What was the strategy employed by Hitler in his initial invasion of Europe?
What was the strategy employed by Hitler in his initial invasion of Europe?
- Luftwaffe warfare
- Blitzkrieg warfare (correct)
- Maginot Line warfare
- Sitzkreig warfare
Why did the US prioritize destroying Hitler over the Pacific conflict?
Why did the US prioritize destroying Hitler over the Pacific conflict?
Why did Hitler invade Denmark and Norway?
Why did Hitler invade Denmark and Norway?
What was the outcome of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in terms of casualties?
What was the outcome of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in terms of casualties?
What was the significance of the Battle of Dunkirk?
What was the significance of the Battle of Dunkirk?
Why did the US not drop atomic bombs on Japan immediately after Pearl Harbor?
Why did the US not drop atomic bombs on Japan immediately after Pearl Harbor?
What was the advantage that the British had in the Battle of Britain?
What was the advantage that the British had in the Battle of Britain?
What was the result of Germany and Italy declaring war on the US after Pearl Harbor?
What was the result of Germany and Italy declaring war on the US after Pearl Harbor?
What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter?
What was the purpose of the Atlantic Charter?
Why did Germany, Italy, and Japan form the Tripartite Pact?
Why did Germany, Italy, and Japan form the Tripartite Pact?
