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Pearl Harbor Introduction World War Two was well under way when the Japanese bombed Pearl Habour. It came as a shock to many and is a very reminiscent incident. The event that took place on December 7, 1941 has and always will be a very significant event in American and world history. It shaped the way of the war and left a huge impact on society. Just the name Pearl Harbor brings to mind the infamous day when the United States were forced into World War Two. Background During the 20’s Japan suffered greatly due to industrial overcapacity and increased competeion in Asia. Japan was left struggling to get back on top and was desperate for ecomonic growth. Also, there was a shortage of foreign food supplies to keep up with their growing population. And, with the Depression in 1931, this desolate country took a major blow, especially in terms of their trading economy. Japan was left with little and was forced to acquire new resources from China. Although times were bad in Japan, they were motivated by their quest for supremecy. Road to War In 1931 The Japanese Imperial Army invaded Manchuria and set up a puppet state, Manchuko. The League pearl, harbor, japanese, japan, attack, war, americans, battle, planes, left, 1941, field, yamamoto, victory, two, country, world, ships, plan, fuchida, forced, fleet, first, december, day, carriers, although, lost, bombing, began, wave, took, three, second, ready, part