Studies Weekly A world at war. World War 2

What was Pearl Harbor known for in 1940?

• America's largest naval base in the Pacific

• The capital of Hawaii

• A major fishing port

• A famous tourist destination

When did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

• December 7, 1941

• November 7, 1941

• January 7, 1941

• December 8, 1941

What was the immediate reaction in Hawaii when the attack started?

• People started celebrating

• The President visited

• Alarms sounded all over Hawaii

• The military surrendered

What type of Japanese aircraft were involved in the attack?

• Cargo planes

• Helicopters

• Passenger planes

• Fighter planes, torpedo bombers, and dive bombers

How long did the attack on Pearl Harbor last?

• 30 minutes

• One hour and 55 minutes

• Three hours

• Two days

What was one of the consequences of the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• The U.S. moved its capital

• Japan surrendered

• The United States entered WWII

• Hawaii became independent

What did President Roosevelt call December 7th in his speech?

• A day of victory

• A day of peace

• A day of celebration

• A day that will live in infamy

What did Congress do after President Roosevelt's speech?

• Declared peace

• Declared war on Japan

• Moved the capital

• Built a new naval base

What was the vote count in the Senate for declaring war?

• 82 to 0

• 50 to 50

• 100 to 0

• 75 to 25

Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?

• To make peace with the U.S.

• To disable the U.S. military force in Hawaii

• To help the U.S. military

• To celebrate a holiday