21. PART A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text? A. The Japanese…

21. PART A: Which statement best identifies the central idea of the text?
A. The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor achieved its intended goal of destroying
most of the U.S.’s military airplanes and forcing the U.S. to enter WWII.
B. Increasing tension between the U.S. and Japan resulted in the attack on Pearl
Harbor and the entrance of the U.S. into WWII.
C. The United States entered WWII after the attack on Pearl Harbor to further
assist China in its conflict with Japan.
D. Despite causing damage to United States’ ships, the attack on Pearl Harbor did
not result in excessive loss of life and was ultimately unsuccessful.