On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked the American base at Pearl Harbor while:
a. it also struck at British and American positions throughout the Pacific.
b. German submarines pounded American ships.
c. America was declaring war on Germany.
d. American diplomats in Tokyo were negotiating a peace treaty.
A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false