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NEED HELP NOW HELP NOW Which of these is the BEST reason as to why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941? A) The U.S. had seized Japanese territories in Hawaii. B) Japan wanted to retaliate for the U.S.'s assault on islands in the Pacific C) Japan hoped to destroy the U.S.'s will and ability to fight a war. D) American politicians had walked out on peace talks with the Japanese emperor in Tokyo.

User Benedicte
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Yes, the answer is C) Japan hoped to destroy the U.S.'s will and ability to fight a war. Just got it right on test 2/4/2019

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Hey There!

Your correct answer would be (Japan hoped to destroy the U.S.'s will and ability to fight a war.) By having Japan hope to destroy the U.S will and also the ability to fight in the war, this would be why the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Hope this helps you budd!
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