Why was Japan's attack on Hawaii a strategic move?

A) Hawaii was a tourist destination, not an important military post.

B) Hawaii was where a large portion of the Pacific fleet was sheltered.

C) Hawaii was where US naval power was the weakest.

D) Hawaii was where US land troops awaited battle.

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Jamie Arnold

14 April, 15:26

Why was Japan's attack on Hawaii a strategic move?

A) Hawaii was a tourist destination, not an important military post.

B) Hawaii was where a large portion of the Pacific fleet was sheltered.

C) Hawaii was where US naval power was the weakest.

D) Hawaii was where US land troops awaited battle.

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Kyra Hanson · Answer 1

B. Hawaii was where a large portion of the Pacific fleet was sheltered

Adyson Singleton · Answer 2

Japan attacked Pearl Harbor because it was a large naval base. By attacking where the concentration of ships was highest, Japan hoped to cripple the US fleet, so that it could expand unchecked in the Pacific.

Why was Japan's attack on Hawaii a strategic move?A) Hawaii was a tourist destination, not an important military post.B) Hawaii was where a large portion of the Pacific fleet was sheltered.C) Hawaii was where US naval power was the weakest.D) Hawaii was where US land troops awaited battle.

Why was Japan's attack on Hawaii a strategic move?

A) Hawaii was a tourist destination, not an important military post.

B) Hawaii was where a large portion of the Pacific fleet was sheltered.

C) Hawaii was where US naval power was the weakest.

D) Hawaii was where US land troops awaited battle.