Question

What was the MAIN reason the Japanese attacked the United States on December 7, 1941? A) to convince the U.S. not to enter the war B) to punish the U.S. for using the atomic bomb C) to cripple the U.S. Navy's fleet in the Pacific D) to distract U.S. attention from the war in Europe

Answer 1

While the US was technically not in the war, they were still involved and supporting the Allies. The atomic bomb was much closer to the end of the war, so we can rule out this one as well. The answer, "to cripple the U.S. Navy's fleet in the Pacific is the most logical and sound answer.