US History Pearl Harbor

When was Pearl Harbor bombed?

• November 24, 1941

• September 7, 1941

• October 7, 1941

• December 7, 1941

How many Japanese warplanes participated in the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Over 400

• Exactly 360

• About 250

• Nearly 300

What was the immediate consequence for the U.S. Pacific fleet after the attack?

• There was minor damages to all naval vessels

• No significant impact

• All battleships remained intact but the rest of the fleet sank

• Five battleships, three destroyers, and seven other ships were sunk or severely damaged

How many Americans were killed in the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Over 3,500

• About 2,400

• Nearly 3,000

• Approximately 1,000

Which U.S. President declared December 7, 1941, 'a date which will live in infamy'?

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

How did the U.S. Congress respond to the President's request for a declaration of war against Japan?

• Unanimously approved

• Rejected by a small margin

• Postponed the decision

• Approved with one dissenting vote

What significant event happened the day after the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Germany and Italy declared war on the U.S.

• The U.S. declared war on Japan

• Japan declared victory over the U.S.

• The U.S. declared war on Germany and Italy

How many American lives were lost during World War II?

• Nearly 500,000

• More than 400,000

• About 300,000

• Less than 250,000

What was the fate of the Pacific fleet carriers during the Pearl Harbor attack?

• All were out at sea and were not damaged

• All carriers were destroyed

• Half the carriers were in port and damaged

• Most were undergoing repairs and in other ports

What was one of the main reasons for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

• A US embargo on the oil trade with Japan

• The Germans made a promise to the Japan

• Japan wanted to invade the US

• The US bombed a Japanese city