December 7, 1941: A Day of Infamy

What date is referred to as 'a date which will live in infamy'?

• November 7, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• December 7, 1941

• December 6, 1941

Which country attacked the United States, leading to this infamous date?

• Italy

• Germany

• Japan

• Russia

How did Japan deceive the United States before the attack?

• By signing a peace treaty

• By withdrawing their forces from the Pacific

• By engaging in diplomatic negotiations

• By declaring neutrality

What was the primary target of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941?

• Pearl Harbor

• Midway Island

• San Francisco

• Guam

Which island was mentioned as being attacked one hour after the bombing of Pearl Harbor began?

• Guam

• Oahu

• Midway Island

• Wake Island

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Japanese attacks mentioned in the speech?

• American ships torpedoed between San Francisco and Honolulu

• Immediate declaration of war by the United States

• Many American lives lost

• Severe damage to American naval and military forces

Which of the following locations was NOT mentioned as being attacked by Japan following the initial assault?

• Malaya

• Hong Kong

• Guam

• Berlin

What action did the President of the United States request from Congress in response to the attack?

• A declaration of war

• A diplomatic protest

• A declaration of peace

• A trade embargo

What was the main reason given for the inevitability of victory for the United States?

• Numerical superiority

• The righteousness of the American cause

• Technological superiority

• International support

What was the primary emotion conveyed by the President regarding the attack?

• Fear

• Surprise

• Determination

• Confusion