Dbq Pearl Harbor

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The bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941 was a significant event in world history, with large effects on the outcome of WWII. This essay will evaluate the reasons for, and success of, Japan’s bombing of Pearl Harbor. Firstly, Japan had 2 main reasons for the attack on Pearl Harbor, the first of which was for strategic reasons to prevent their expansionist policies from being interrupted. The attack was aimed to establish Japanese dominance as well as secure important resources without the American fleet being able to interfere. If Japan did nothing, the US could easily deploy to Japan in order to stop any expansionist policies or to administer blockades. The second main reason for the attack was to prevent further economic sanctions and