The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
A. diverted U.S. attention away from Germany and put the entire focus on war with Japan.
B. caused even the most ardent isolationists to press for war.
C. did little real damage other than to hurt morale.
D. was known to the U.S. prior to the attack, due to code-breakers intercepting Japanese radio transmissions.
Answer: B
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