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What was the main reason behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

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The main reason behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was to prevent the United States from interfering with Japan's military actions in Southeast Asia. Japan believed that a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet would give them time to establish a defensive perimeter in the Pacific and allow them to expand their empire without interference.
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