Question

question 7 of 10
why was the surprise attack on pearl harbor unsuccessful for japan?
a. the attack destroyed mostly outdated u.s. aircraft.
b. the attack didnt destroy the entire u.s. fleet.
c. the japanese air force was almost completely destroyed.
d. the united states was able to stop the attack.

Explanation:

Japan's goal was to cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet to prevent U.S. interference in its expansion in Southeast Asia. However, the U.S. aircraft carriers (the most important naval vessels in modern warfare at that time) were not at Pearl Harbor during the attack. So, the attack didn't destroy the entire U.S. fleet. Option A is incorrect as it wasn't just about outdated aircraft. Option C is wrong as the Japanese air - force wasn't destroyed. Option D is incorrect as the U.S. couldn't stop the attack in time; it was a surprise attack.

Answer:

B. The attack didn't destroy the entire U.S. fleet.