Question

Why did the Japanese attack the United States at Pearl Harbor, and what was the outcome

Answer 1

To cut America off at the knees, per se, and decimate their naval strength so they would be unable to defend the Pacific

Step-by-step explanation:

The outcome was immediate backlash with two atomic bombs

Answer 2

To destroy America's navy as quickly as possible. The outcome was America bombing Hiroshima.

Step-by-step explanation:

Japan wanted to move into the Dutch East Indies and Malaya to conquer territories that could provide important natural resources such as oil and rubber.

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