Question

Critical Thinking:

Based on the Article, do you think that
the Japanese navy thought they could
conquer United States forces without
first eliminating their forces at Pearl
Harbor?

No

Not without support from the
Soviet Union

yes with support from China

Yes

Answer 1

Based on the information I found, the Japanese navy did not think they could conquer United States forces without first eliminating their forces at Pearl Harbor. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a preemptive strike by the Japanese navy to prevent the United States from interfering with their plans for expansion in Southeast Asia.