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10/28 Bellringer 5+ sentences The US Military Academy was founded in 1802 at West Point, New York, to train officers for the army. Many military leaders.

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1 10/28 Bellringer 5+ sentences The US Military Academy was founded in 1802 at West Point, New York, to train officers for the army. Many military leaders that served the nation in World War Two graduated from West Point. What are four qualities a good officer must have? Explain your choices.

2 The USA tried to stop Japanese aggression in Asia To protect American territories and allies in the Pacific, FDR ordered an embargo on all iron and oil sales to Japan

3 Hideki Tojo sent an envoy to negotiate a resolution, but secretly plotted to attack the United States

4 On December 7, 1941 the Japanese military led a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

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6 In addition to Hawaii, the Japanese attacked U.S. naval bases at Guam and Wake Island After the Japanese attacks, Congress declared war on Japan declared war

7 When America entered World War II, the U.S. had to fight a two-front war in Europe and Asia… Despite the attack by Japan, FDR viewed Germany as the immediate threat and began preparing for war

8 Map: The War in the Pacific

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