In which sense was the attack on Pearl Harbor part of a greater Japanese operation?
A.
The Japanese simultaneously attacked Guam and other foreign holdings in the Pacific.
B.
The Japanese used Pearl Harbor as a stepping stone in their invasion of the Americas.
C.
The Japanese created mass chaos, which allowed them to intercept Allied messages.
D.
The Japanese sought to neutralize U.S. oil sanctions by acquiring the large Pacific oil fields.
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D. The Japanese sought to neutralize U.S. oil sanctions by acquiring the large Pacific oil fields. The attack on Pearl Harbor was part of a larger Japanese strategy to expand their control over the Pacific and secure natural resources, such as oil, rubber, and tin, that were vital to their war effort. It was not a standalone operation but rather a component of a larger plan to establish dominance in the region.
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