Why was it significant that Japanese bombers failed to destroy several aircraft carriers in Pearl Harbor?

It demonstrated that the Japanese did not have the power to wage a full-out war.

The successful defense of these carriers proved the United States had the power to defeat Japan.

The United States could use these carriers as part of its Lend-Lease program with Britain.

The three naval carriers would play an important role in other battles throughout the war.

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Why was it significant that Japanese bombers failed to destroy several aircraft carriers in Pearl Harbor?

It demonstrated that the Japanese did not have the power to wage a full-out war.

The successful defense of these carriers proved the United States had the power to defeat Japan.

The United States could use these carriers as part of its Lend-Lease program with Britain.

The three naval carriers would play an important role in other battles throughout the war.

anonymous · Answer

@tomorrow

eclipsedstar · Answer

Do you know why the japanese targeted the aircraft carriers in the first place?

anonymous · Answer

no

anonymous · Answer

The attack by Japanese dive-bombers, torpedo planes and fighter aircraft on Pearl Harbor clearly demonstrated the superiority of aircraft over surface ships. It follows that the American carriers, with their large number of attack planes, posed a significant threat to the Japanese fleet. 

Failing to destroy the American carriers (because they were not present at the US base) meant that the major US strike force was untouched in the attack. Had the carriers been sunk, the Japanese could easily have attacked the west coast of the USA.

eclipsedstar · Answer

http://www.answers.com/Q/Why_was_it_significant_that_Japanese_bombers_failed_to_destroy_several_aircraft_carriers_in_Pearl_Harbor

anonymous · Answer

i saw that when i googled it.

eclipsedstar · Answer

lol @tomorrow

eclipsedstar · Answer

Copy and paste what's from that link XD

anonymous · Answer

lol

anonymous · Answer

i canr irs either, A.B.C.D 
from above

eclipsedstar · Answer

Basically, that link tells you the answer in a roundabout manner..,

eclipsedstar · Answer

So, are there any that you know is not one if the answers?

eclipsedstar · Answer

The lend-lease has nothing to do with naval forces...

anonymous · Answer

i also dont think it is D

eclipsedstar · Answer

Do you know what happened after the japanese failed to stop the carriers?

anonymous · Answer

i think it is A

eclipsedstar · Answer

At the time, the Japanese were on the brink of losing their natural resources to build warfare machines, because their land was so small.

eclipsedstar · Answer

Yes, you're correct! :D

anonymous · Answer

it was wrong

eclipsedstar · Answer

What?

eclipsedstar · Answer

Well, they knew they were losing, hence the kamikaze style...

eclipsedstar · Answer

I got that right on my test...

eclipsedstar · Answer

Sorry for the mistake @alauren :((