Pearl Harbor Dbq

Pearl Harbor is an irresistible, and a fascinating topic because without the Japanese attacking Pearl Harbor, it would’ve never precipitated America to enter World War II. But why did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor? The U.S and Japan had been butting heads for decades and it was clear that things would eventually turn into a war. Japan had aspirations to expand to China to solve many economical problems, and aimed to take over the Chinese market. In the late 1930s, Japan decided to proclaim war on China. How did America feel about this? America strongly opposed the Japanese’s hostility, and answered with trade embargoes and economic sanctions. This was a problem for Japan, especially for the oil embargo that imported nearly all of its oil. Without

The question is, was this for better or worse? Before the attack, your typical American wasn’t very apprehensive about World War II. America was far more concerned about Nazi Germany, the war in Europe, and harsh rumors about concentration camps being held in Germany. Thoughts, prayers, and solicitudes were with those being affected, rather than being concerned about involvement in the war. After the shocking assault on Pearl Harbor, the American mentality changed entirely. Although agitation swept across the country, there was an immediate feeling of patriotism that sparked America's determination to fight Japan. Even though most were likely to be terrified, Americans came to the realization that a war with Japan was unavoidable. Thus, creating a nationwide change, and shifting people’s attitudes towards Japanese

Had it not been for this attack, they certainly wouldn’t have found themselves being hated, and loathed by the American people. What’s even worse is that Japanese residents were gathered up and either removed from the country completely, or put in internment camps. Just like that, what was once a passive country, especially when it came to maintaining its isolationism, became a country driven by war. Things were no longer about preserving only American interests, the war effort swiftly became extremely important, and everyday life soon became centered around the war. This new lifestyle was the beginning of an economical change that was also centered around the