Pearl Harbor: Attack, Deaths & Facts

When did the attack on Pearl Harbor take place?

• January 7, 1941

• October 7, 1941

• November 7, 1941

• December 7, 1941

How many American naval vessels were destroyed or damaged during the Pearl Harbor attack?

• About 10

• Over 50

• Exactly 30

• Nearly 20

How many Americans died in the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Exactly 3,000

• Less than 500

• About 1,000

• More than 2,400

What was the main reason for the United States' economic sanctions against Japan before the attack?

• Japan's aggression towards China

• Japan's trade with Europe

• Japan's alliance with Germany

• Japan's invasion of Russia

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Where is Pearl Harbor located?

• Near Manila, Philippines

• Near San Francisco, USA

• Near Tokyo, Japan

• Near Honolulu, Hawaii

Which battleship exploded and sank with more than 1,000 men trapped inside during the attack?

• USS Oklahoma

• USS Arizona

• USS Nevada

• USS California

How many Japanese soldiers were killed in the Pearl Harbor attack?

• 50

• 129

• 200

• 300

What did President Franklin D. Roosevelt call December 7, 1941?

• A day of national tragedy

• A day of great sorrow

• A day of unexpected attack

• A date which will live in infamy

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What was the main goal of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

• To capture Hawaii

• To destroy the Pacific Fleet

• To negotiate peace

• To invade the U.S. mainland

Which U.S. Representative voted against the declaration of war on Japan?

• Jeannette Rankin

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Harry S. Truman

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