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Japan attacked the US fleet in Pearl Harbor with naval aircraft, sinking many ships and killing many people.

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The US did not want Japan to turn Communist.

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Japans airbombed Pearl Harbor

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Who was on the US side in World War 1 but not in World War 2?

japan


How did the US end the war with Japan in World War 1 was the US justified in their actions?

The United States wasn't at war with Japan in WW1.


What were Japan's war aims on the US in world war 2?

To eliminate the US as an interference from Japan's quest for territory.


In 1941 japan entered World War 2 when it invaded Pearl Harbor true or false?

This statement is true. Japan started the war with the United States when they attacked without warning and did not declare war on the US. Within days Germany declared war on the US and the US declared war on Japan. The US then entered World War 2 as well as Japan.


What war did Japan attack the US?

World War 2. Japan Bombed Pearl Harbor.


What event did the US Delcares War on Japan?

world war 2


What nation did the US declare war on in World War 2?

On Japan.


Who Were the allies of the US in World War 1 and World Not War 2?

japan and Italy


When did the Us declare war on china?

the us didn't declare war on china in world war 2 us declared war on japan on 1941 when japan bombed pearl harbor hawii


When did us defeat japan in World War 2?

Japan gave up after Germany lost the war.


What was the following war after World War 2 for Japan and the US?

Korean War 1950-1953.


Why did the US go to war with Germany in World War 2?

They were an ally of Japan