Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?

A They wanted to provoke the United States into declaring war.

B They wanted to destroy ships and planes that threatened their expansion efforts.

C They wanted to gain control of the Hawaiian Islands.

D They wanted to demonstrate their support for Germany and Italy.

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Gauge Carey

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2 January, 14:09

Why did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?

A They wanted to provoke the United States into declaring war.

B They wanted to destroy ships and planes that threatened their expansion efforts.

C They wanted to gain control of the Hawaiian Islands.

D They wanted to demonstrate their support for Germany and Italy.

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James Spears · Answer 1

B. The main motivation of the Japanese army was to conquer the Pacific, and the American Navy could potentially stop that. So the logical thing: destroy the Pacific-based American Navy.