Question

what does the term culmination mean? example from the text: the attack on pearl harbor was the culmination of a decade of deteriorating relations between japan and the united states over the status of china and the security of southeast asia (213). gaining; drawing out the climax or pinnacle a ban on the trade of a commodity to prevent movement or normal operations

Explanation:

The term "culmination" means the climax or pinnacle. In the context of the text about Pearl Harbor being the culmination of deteriorating relations, it refers to the peak - the most significant event in a series of worsening events between Japan and the United States over China and security in Southeast Asia.

Answer:

the climax or pinnacle