... that they were becoming desperate for more natural resources. The United States was in strict opposition to Japan's plans, and began their reaction with an embargo on the shipment of oil to Japan. Oil was necessary to keep Japan's technology and military progressing. Without it, Japan's industrial and military forces would come to a stop in only a short time. Japan's government viewed the ... oil embargo as an act of war. Japan planned to attack us where it would hurt most, the heart of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The unexpected attack on Pearl Harbor leaded to a ... damaging our battleship...

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