Answer:
A) True
Explanation:
In the 17th century, the New Dutch Republic was the most prosperous state in Europe, and this led to the Dutch Golden Age of Painting, that was mainly financed by the wealthy tradesmen and financiers.
Some of the painters of the era were: Johannes Vermeer, Frans Post, Aelbert Cuyp, Jan den Uyl, and Abraham Bloemaert.
The paintings span several topics, from grand maritime landscapes depicting the maritime Dutch Republic, to still lifes depiciting fruits, household items, tables and chairs.
The bombing of Pearl Harbor brought the United States into WW2. The United States stayed out of the way until this event because it was the breaking point for the nation. America had been attacked without what they deemed was a good reason and hundreds had been killed and injured.