How did Pearl Harbor affect American lives forever?? PLS HELP

the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor crippled or destroyed nearly 20 American ships and more than 300 airplanesExplanation: In all, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor crippled or destroyed nearly 20 American ships and more than 300 airplanes. Dry docks and airfields were likewise destroyed. Most important, 2,403 sailors, soldiers and civilians were killed and about 1,000 people were wounded