The Attack That Pushed The US To Battle: History, War, Children

On December 7, 1941, the United States of America was attacked by the Empire of Japan at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This attack led to the United States' entry into World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise attack that killed over 2,400 Americans and destroyed or damaged over 19 ships. The attack also led to the United States declaring war on Japan.

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History

The history of the attack on Pearl Harbor is a complex one. The United States and Japan had been in negotiations for several months leading up to the attack. The United States was trying to get Japan to withdraw from China, where it had been fighting a war since 1937. Japan was unwilling to withdraw from China, and the United States was unwilling to give Japan what it wanted in exchange for withdrawal.

The negotiations between the United States and Japan broke down in November 1941. The Japanese government decided to attack Pearl Harbor in Free Download to cripple the US Pacific Fleet and prevent the United States from interfering with its plans in Asia.

War

The attack on Pearl Harbor led to the United States' entry into World War II. The United States declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941. The war in the Pacific was a long and bloody one. The United States eventually defeated Japan in 1945, but not before over 100,000 Americans had been killed in the war.

Children

The attack on Pearl Harbor had a profound impact on children in the United States. The attack showed children that war was a real and dangerous thing. It also showed children that the United States was not invincible.

The attack on Pearl Harbor also led to the evacuation of children from Hawaii. Over 100,000 children were evacuated from Hawaii to the mainland United States. The evacuation was a traumatic experience for many children. They were separated from their families and they did not know when they would be able to return home.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a turning point in American history. It led to the United States' entry into World War II and it had a profound impact on children in the United States. The attack is a reminder that war is a real and dangerous thing, and that it can have a devastating impact on children.

Pearl Harbor : The Attack that Pushed the US to Battle - History Book War | Children's History

by Baby Professor

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Language	:	English
File size	:	4720 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	64 pages

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