The main reason for the attack was to destroy U.S. ships so that they couldn't fight Japan's attempt to take over the islands in the western Pacific. Check these sites for more details.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_on_Pearl_Harbor
http://www.pearlharbor.org/history-of-pearl-harbor.asp
WWII
What caused the Japanese to bomb Pearl Harbor? Like what was their maine reason to get America involved in the war?
confused on this question...all the help is appreciated =] thanks!
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