Question

Which of these is the BEST reason as to why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941? A) The U.S. had seized Japanese territories in Hawaii. B) Japan wanted to retaliate for the U.S.'s assault on islands in the Pacific C) Japan hoped to destroy the U.S.'s will and ability to fight a war. Eliminate D) American politicians had walked out on peace talks with the Japanese emperor in Tokyo.

Answer 1

The answer is C.  The US and Japan had been bumping heads.

Answer 2

Answer:

C

Explanation:

In attacking the Pearl Harbor, Japan hoped to destroy the U.S.'s will and ability to fight a war. Even though Pearl Harbor was not a state, it was the home of most of the U.S. fleet. Japan hoped that a sudden attack there would destroy the entire fleet and give them unrestricted access to the entire Pacific.