Pearl Harbor Stations Activity Quiz

According to Tojo, why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

• Expand Japanese territory throughout Asia

• Stated that America was to blame and Japan had no other option

• Gain control over oil resources in Micronesia

• Establish dominance in the Pacific

How did Akamatsu know their attack was a successful surprise?

• He heard US radio stations broadcasting normally.

• US Navy had prepared defenses.

• The attack was anticipated.

• US Navy had retreated.

What was the purpose of the attack, according to Persico?

• To gain political advantage

• To eliminate the Pacific Fleet

• To retaliate against previous actions

• To secure economic resources

How did Japan ensure a surprise attack?

• By declaring war before the attack

• By using advanced technology

• By maintaining strict radio silence

• By sending a warning message

What prevented Carson from helping his friend?

• He was busy with work

• He was on rest and recuperation leave

• He knew his friend was dying

• He did not have the necessary resources

What happened to the USS Arizona?

• It was decommissioned after World War II.

• It was used in the Vietnam War.

• It was converted into a museum ship.

• It was sunk by an 1800 lb. bomb during the attack on Pearl Harbor

The Japanese did not achieve their goal of destroying the U.S. Pacific fleet because:

• They were detected early by U.S. intelligence.

• The U.S. aircraft carrier fleet was not at Pearl Harbor.

• Their attack was delayed due to weather conditions.

• They ran out of resources during the attack.

How should the Japanese announcement following the attack be described?

• The truth

• A propaganda lie

The attack on Pearl Harbor affected public opinion by:

• Increasing turned public opinion for the US entering World War II

• Decreasing support for military action among the public

• Having no significant impact

• Led to continuing isolationist policies

According to Roosevelt, how did Japan deceive America?

• By signing a peace treaty and then planning an attack

• By forming an alliance with Germany

• By cutting off trade relations

• By spreading false propaganda