U.S. Neutrality/Pearl Harbor

What does neutrality mean?

• Staying out of a conflict, not taking sides

• Getting directly involved in a war

• Officially taking a side but not fighting

• Having the intention to start a war

What does embargo mean?

• To stop trade

• To open up trade

• To give a country money

• To attack a country

Which country attacked Pearl Harbor?

• Germany

• Japan

• France

• Italy

On what date did the Pearl Harbor attack occur?

• December 7, 1941

• November 11, 1941

• June 6, 1944

• August 6, 1945

Answer explanation

The Pearl Harbor attack occurred on December 7, 1941, making it the correct answer choice.

What event led to the United States' direct involvement in World War II?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The invasion of Poland

• The Battle of Britain

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Answer explanation

The correct event that led to the United States' direct involvement in World War II was the bombing of Pearl Harbor.