Attack on Pearl Harbor

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What day was Pearl Harbor attacked by the Japanese?

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7-Dec-41

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Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

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Because they wanted to prevent the US from attacking Japan, Because they wanted to continue to take over countries in Southeast Asia, Because they wanted to cripple the US Navy.

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What was the reaction of the United States to the attack?

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They declared war on Japan the next day.

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What important type of naval vessel was not destroyed in the attack?

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Aircraft carriers

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About how long did the attack on Pearl Harbor last?

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Two hours

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When this ship was sunk at Pearl Harbor, over one thousand US soldiers lost their lives.

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USS Arizona

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What day of the week did the Japanese attack?

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Sunday

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True or False: The Japanese achieved their objective of crippling the US Navy and keeping the US from helping other countries in Southeast Asia.

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FALSE

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What facilities in Hawaii did the Japanese not attack that allowed the US Navy to recover quickly?

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Storage depots and Repair facilities.

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What is the name of the memorial of the attack? Options: Hawaiian Island Memorial, USS Oklahoma Memorial, Pearl Harbor Memorial, USS Arizona Memorial

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USS Arizona Memorial