Pearl Harbor: A Day of Infamy

What date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

• September 1, 1941

• October 31, 1941

• November 11, 1941

• December 7, 1941

Which country attacked Pearl Harbor?

• Germany

• Italy

• Japan

• China

What was the main target of the attack at Pearl Harbor?

• Submarines

• Airfields

• Battleships

• Ammunition depots

How many American battleships were hit during the attack?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

What did President Roosevelt call December 7, 1941?

• A day of sorrow

• A day of bravery

• A day which will live in infamy

• A day of victory

What was Japan's main mistake according to the text?

• Attacking too early

• Underestimating American spirit

• Using too many resources

• Not forming more alliances

How many Americans died as a result of the Pearl Harbor attack?

• 3,000

• 1,500

• 1,000

• 2,400

What action did the US take against Japan before the attack?

• Declared war

• Increased military presence in Asia

• Restricted trade

• Sent peace emissaries

Which two cities were destroyed by nuclear weapons at the end of World War II?

• Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• Kobe and Yokohama

• Tokyo and Osaka

• Kyoto and Sapporo

What happened to Japanese Americans during World War II?

• They were forced into internment camps

• They were sent back to Japan

• They were given special privileges

• They were celebrated as heroes