Question

why was the u.s. taken completely by surprise by the attack on pearl harbor? japan was not able to reach hawaii with its aircraft carriers. the u.s. had been preparing for an attack on the philippines. japan had relatively few war planes. the u.s. was not at war with japan. question 4 1 pts what made conditions at the japanese internment camps so bad? families being separated attacks on the camps their pacific northwest location their desert location

Explanation:

First Question (Why was the U.S. taken completely by surprise by the attack on Pearl Harbor?):

• Option 1: Japan did reach Hawaii with aircraft carriers for the attack, so this is wrong.
• Option 2: Preparing for an attack on the Philippines doesn't explain the surprise at Pearl Harbor.
• Option 3: Japan had enough war planes for the attack, so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Before the attack, the U.S. and Japan were not at war, so the U.S. didn't expect an attack, making this the correct reason.

• Option 1: Family separation was a significant issue, but let's check others.
• Option 2: There were no major attacks on the internment camps, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Most internment camps were in the West (not Pacific Northwest as a defining bad condition factor), so this is incorrect.
• Option 4: Many internment camps were in desert areas with extreme heat, lack of water, and harsh living conditions, which made them bad. This is the main environmental factor contributing to poor conditions.

Answer:

D. The U.S. was not at war with Japan.

Second Question (What made conditions at the Japanese internment camps so bad?):