Question

What is one reason japan attacked the U.S naval base at pearl harbor?

Answer 1

They wanted to move into the Dutch East Indies, as well as Malaya to conquer territories that could provide important natural resources like rubber and oil.

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Answer 2

As war was inevitable, Japan's only chance was the element of surprise and to destroy America's navy as quickly as possible. 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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