The Impact of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor D. Roosevelt and American citizens. in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The world was at war in the 1940s and it seemed inevitable that the United States would also intervene in the war. Diplomatic relations between the Japanese and the United States were extremely tense, on the verge of war. The American government and the Japanese Empire negotiated terms here and there, but nothing important or useful was ever settled. The Japanese severed diplomatic relations with the United States, but no one saw this as an opening to war. Before the Japanese attack, a majority of Americans agreed to stay out of World War II, as the first war was believed to have caused the Great Depression which ravaged citizens and put thousands on the streets . However, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the American perspective on the war had changed. Although the attack on Pearl Harbor lasted only a few hours, it left an everlasting impact on the United States and its people. The Imperial Japanese Navy's attack plans were simple. The intention of the Imperial Japanese Navy was not to take over the United States or even force the evacuation and abandonment of Hawaii with the attack on Pearl Harbor. Japan had recently acquired new territories and risking immediate war with the United States meant risking these newly conquered lands. With possessions on Guam, Samoa, the Philippines, and other small islands, Japan was vulnerable to American naval attack if it came... middle of paper ...... to aid those whose life was lost. and affected by the attack, as well as to remind us that anything can happen and that we should be grateful for the security and peace of mind we experience today. The attack was undoubtedly a setback and left many Americans in shock, but it also created a new perspective for Americans. It provided people with a way to live, a reason to fight and contribute to the effort. Craig Shirley, interviewed by Michael Morella, says: "American attitudes toward war are changing dramatically, (as are) American attitudes toward the economy and giving to war. War is not part of the culture; war is culture. Everything is seen through the prism of the war effort.” The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor changed the American outlook, economy and society in a matter of hours, and it will be remembered for days to come..

Essay / The Impact of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor D. Roosevelt and American citizens. in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The world was at war in the 1940s and it seemed inevitable that the United States would also intervene in the war. Diplomatic relations between the Japanese and the United States were extremely tense, on the verge of war. The American government and the Japanese Empire negotiated terms here and there, but nothing important or useful was ever settled. The Japanese severed diplomatic relations with the United States, but no one saw this as an opening to war. Before the Japanese attack, a majority of Americans agreed to stay out of World War II, as the first war was believed to have caused the Great Depression which ravaged citizens and put thousands on the streets . However, when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the American perspective on the war had changed. Although the attack on Pearl Harbor lasted only a few hours, it left an everlasting impact on the United States and its people. The Imperial Japanese Navy's attack plans were simple. The intention of the Imperial Japanese Navy was not to take over the United States or even force the evacuation and abandonment of Hawaii with the attack on Pearl Harbor. Japan had recently acquired new territories and risking immediate war with the United States meant risking these newly conquered lands. With possessions on Guam, Samoa, the Philippines, and other small islands, Japan was vulnerable to American naval attack if it came... middle of paper ...... to aid those whose life was lost. and affected by the attack, as well as to remind us that anything can happen and that we should be grateful for the security and peace of mind we experience today. The attack was undoubtedly a setback and left many Americans in shock, but it also created a new perspective for Americans. It provided people with a way to live, a reason to fight and contribute to the effort. Craig Shirley, interviewed by Michael Morella, says: "American attitudes toward war are changing dramatically, (as are) American attitudes toward the economy and giving to war. War is not part of the culture; war is culture. Everything is seen through the prism of the war effort.” The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor changed the American outlook, economy and society in a matter of hours, and it will be remembered for days to come..

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