A Long and Illustrious History
The United States entered the Second World War after Japan bombed which naval base in 1941?
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Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Pearl Harbour.
The United States entered the war when the Japanese bombed its naval base at Pearl Harbour in December 1941.
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