Historical Events Leading to Pearl Harbor

In 1941, tensions between Japan and the U.S. escalated as Japan invaded China and Indochina. The U.S. responded with sanctions, leading to Japan planning an attack on Pearl Harbor. Diplomatic efforts failed after a leak of Japan's war plans, and by late November, Japan was moving forces toward Thailand, ignoring U.S. demands for withdrawal.

What action did the United States take in response to Japan's invasion of China and French Indochina?

• Declared war on Japan

• Increased trade with Japan

• Supported the nationalist government of Chiang Kai-shek

• Signed a peace treaty with Japan

What was Emperor Hirohito's response to the U.S. financial sanctions?

• He sought an alliance with Germany

• He approved a plan to attack Pearl Harbor

• He withdrew Japanese forces from China

• He increased trade with the United States

Why did the diplomatic negotiations between Japan and the United States break down?

• President Roosevelt received a leak of Japan's war plan

• The U.S. demanded more trade

• Japan attacked the U.S. embassy

• Japan refused to negotiate

What did American officials know by November 26 regarding Japan's military actions?

• Japan was planning to attack Australia

• Japan was increasing its naval presence in the Pacific

• Japan was moving invasion forces toward Thailand

• Japan was retreating from China

What was Secretary of State Cordell Hull's final demand to Japan?

• To immediately withdraw Japanese forces

• To increase oil exports to the U.S.

• To form a military alliance with the U.S.

• To negotiate a new trade agreement