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4. Why did Japan attack the United States at Pearl Harbor? What had the United States done that

made them believe it was necessary?

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Answer:

Oil Embargo

Step-by-step explanation:

The Empire of Japan bombed Pearl Harbor in order to secure their actions in the Pacific. They wanted to make sure the U.S would be unable to get involved as they carried out their campaign in SouthEast Asia and the Pacific. The United States had originaly signed a Oil Embargo on Japan when they started this campaign and thats what led them to believe it was neccesary.

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