Question

iii. key battles, turning points, and legacy
a. the war in the pacific

• pearl harbor:
• why did japan choose to attack the u.s. naval base on december 7, 1941?
• why did president roosevelt call this day a \date which will live in infamy\?
• what was the us strategy to winning the war in the pacific?
• this battle was a turning point in the battle of the pacific because the us destroyed multiple japanese carriers. ____________
• what is an aircraft carrier?
• japanese internment:
• what law ordered japanese americans into concentration (internment) camps?
• korematsu v. u.s.: what was the supreme court’s controversial ruling in this case? which government branch is the supreme court in?

Explanation:

The content focuses on historical events (Pearl Harbor, Japanese internment, court cases related to WWII) and political/legal aspects (Supreme Court branch, internment law). History (subfield of Social Science) is most applicable as it deals with past events, their causes, and legacy.

Answer:

Social Science - History