World War II and Pearl Harbor Quiz

What event caused the United States to enter WWII?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces

• The occupation of the Marshall Islands by Japan

• Trade restrictions placed on Japan by the United States

• The declaration of war by Germany and Italy on the United States

How long did it take for Japanese fighter planes, torpedo bombers, and dive bombers to carry out their attack on Pearl Harbor?

• One hour and 55 minutes

• One hour and 45 minutes

• Two hours

• One hour and 55 minutes

What was President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's famous speech about the attack on Pearl Harbor known as?

• The Infamy Speech

• The Declaration of War Speech

• The Day of Infamy Speech

• The Pearl Harbor Address

Which of the following actions did Congress take in response to President Roosevelt's request after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Congress declared war on Japan only

• Congress declared war on the Axis Powers of Germany and Italy

• Congress imposed further trade restrictions on Japan

• Congress voted against declaring war

How did the United States attempt to prevent Japanese expansion before the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• By forming an alliance with China

• By placing trade restrictions on Japan

• By increasing military presence in the Pacific region

• By negotiating a peace treaty with Japan