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.