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The U.S entered the war as a direct reaction to the Japanese act of war which was the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

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After the U.S. declared war on Japan, Germany declared war on the U.S.

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The Japanese surprised the USA by bombing their Naval Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7 of 1941. This caused the US to enter the war officially.

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Yes. However, Germany declared first in accordance with their agreement with Japan.

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