How did this happen?
by Ellie Trotter
1. 1937: Japan declares war on China.
1.1. America halts trade with Japan, causing economic turmoil.
2. December 7, 1941: Japan surprise attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
2.1. Killed more than 2,000 American Military personnel.
3. December 8, 1941: America declares war on Japan.
3.1. This officially entered the United states into World War II.