What happened on December 7th, 1941 AND what other location did Japan attack AND
why
On December 7th, 1941, Japan launched a surprise military attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. The attack resulted in the sinking of several U.S. battleships and aircraft, as well as the deaths of over 2,400 American military personnel.
In addition to the attack on Pearl Harbor, Japan also simultaneously launched attacks on British colonies in Southeast Asia, including British Malaya (present-day Malaysia) and Hong Kong. Japan sought to secure access to strategic resources such as oil and rubber that were essential for its wartime efforts. The attacks on these locations were part of Japan's larger strategy to expand its influence and control in the Asia-Pacific region.