World War II: Pearl Harbor Attack

When did the attack on Pearl Harbor take place?

• December 6, 1941

• December 7, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• December 9, 1941

Who delivered the message to the joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives?

• Ambassador to Japan

• President

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

Which country attacked the United States on December 7, 1941?

• Soviet Union

• Japan

• Italy

• Germany

Which island was attacked by Japanese forces last night?

• Guam

• Cuba

• Iceland

• Madagascar

Who is referred to as the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy?

• Ambassador to Japan

• President

• Secretary of State

• Vice President

What did the President request the Congress to declare?

• State of alliance

• State of war

• State of emergency

• State of peace

What did the Japanese Government seek to deceive the United States with?

• False statements

• Expressions of hope for peace

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Where did the Japanese forces launch an attack last night?

• Australia

• China

• India

• Malaya

What did the President assert the American people will do?

• Make peace with Japan

• Join forces with Japan

• Defend themselves

• Surrender to Japan

What did the President express confidence in?

• The Japanese forces

• The American people

• The German forces

• The British forces