Pearl Harbor?

Question

why was it easier for the American people to fight after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Answer 1

No sooner had the raid ended than U.S. forces attempted to locate the Japanese carrier fleet, with a view to delivering some kind of counter-blow. Many cruisers and destroyers left Pearl Harbor, joining the aircraft carrier Enterprise and other surface ships that were already at sea. The few surviving flight-worthy aircraft were also sent out. Much of the search was directed southwards, rather than to the north where Japanese ships were already steaming away after recovering their planes. Fortunately for the outnumbered Americans, no contact was made.

On 8 December, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt addressed the Congress to ask for a declaration of war against Japan. Referring to December Seventh, 1941, as a "day that shall live in infamy", he gave the Pearl Harbor attack its most famous and enduring title. Within a few days, Germany and Italy had declared war on the United States. Even before the President's speech, Americans were flooding recruiting offices to try to join the Armed Forces. For those already in the Service, the formality of war was now present, though for most, the grim reality of the experience was still well in the future.

Answer 2

It wasnt just easier, it was possible for the first time.

Americans were trying desperately to stay self-involved despite campaigns like "Help Brittain defend America". The general idea was that it was a war in Europe (the Pacific theatre wasnt even important to us yet). The attack on Pearl Harbor is just what it took for Americans to wake up and realize that we could not remain arrogantly isolated while the rest of the world was fighting.

Answer 3

Because we were attacked! If someone attacks us, on American soil, we will automatically declare war on them. So many men were killed at Pearl Harbor. My great uncle was there and survived. It was a horrible, cowardly way to be attacked...much like 9-11.

Answer 4

they had the perfect excuse to get involved in the war. prior to pearl harbor attack, the americans were playing safe. the government was trying very hard to stay out of the european affairs... until japan hit pearl harbor and the war wasn't confined to europe alone.

Answer 5

Japan was a small country and America under-estimated their ability's. I think there was around 5000 people killed and our navy fleet was destroyed. Not only that, the bombing came as a complete surprisse. Anger and hatred escalated and kill was on the minds of every American.

Answer 6

It's the revenge factor. We had to protect our freedom. Same thing happened after 9/11 but now that everyone forgets what happened they want out.

Answer 7

because we were provoked.