Question

1. explain in your own words what the japanese believed about the attack on pearl harbor? basically how did they think about and view this event? believed due to __.
2. select a quote from the text that supports your answer to question 1-
3. does the japanese perspective on pearl harbor change how you view the event? explain your answer - why did your own thinking change or not change. my thinking did/didnt change due to __.
4. select a quote from the text that supports your answer to question 3

the japanese perspective
japanese civilians were more likely to view the actions of pearl harbor as a justified reaction to the economic embargo(blocking trade or economic activity with another country) by western countries. not only were the japanese more aware of the embargo’s existence, but they were also more likely to view the action as the critical point of american hostility. in response to japan’s imperial expansion in the east, the united states (along with britain and the netherlands) froze japanese assets within america. this embargo included the majority of japan’s oil supply, backing the nation into a corner economically and militarily.
japanese schoolgirls celebrating the japanese victory over nanking. this is an example of the deep loyalty and love the japanese had for their country.
japanese civilian perspectives were shaped by their extreme nationalist culture, and use of militaristic imperialism to help their economy. japanese leadership viewed the west’s disapproval of japanese

Explanation:

1. For question 1: The text states Japanese civilians saw the Pearl Harbor attack as a justified response to Western economic embargoes that pushed Japan into an economic and military corner, amplified by their nationalist culture.
2. For question 2: A direct quote supporting this is provided in the text.
3. For question 3: This is a personal reflection; the example frames no change as the core facts of the attack remain, even with added context of Japanese motivations.
4. For question 4: A quote about the embargo's impact supports the reflection on unchanged perspective.

Answer:

1. The Japanese believed the Pearl Harbor attack was a justified response due to Western economic embargoes that economically and militarily trapped Japan, reinforced by their nationalist, imperialist culture.
2. "Japanese civilians were more likely to view the actions of Pearl Harbor as a justified reaction to the economic embargo(blocking trade or economic activity with another country) by western countries... This embargo included the majority of Japan's oil supply, backing the nation into a corner economically and militarily."
3. My thinking didn't change due to the fact that the attack was an unprovoked surprise military strike that killed thousands of innocent people, even while understanding the Japanese government's stated motivations.
4. "This embargo included the majority of Japan's oil supply, backing the nation into a corner economically and militarily."