Pearl Harbor Attack Facts

On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, using 350 aircrafts. The attack lasted 75 minutes, resulting in the destruction or damage of 20 naval vessels and over 340 airplanes, with more than 2,400 American casualties. This event, amid rising tensions over Japan's expansion into China, aimed to cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The attack shocked the American public and led to the U.S. entering World War II, with President Roosevelt's famous speech to Congress marking the occasion.

On what date did Japan launch a surprise attack on the United States?

• December 9, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• December 7, 1941

• December 6, 1941

How many Imperial Japanese aircrafts were involved in the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• 450

• 350

• 150

• 250

Approximately how long did the raid on Pearl Harbor last?

• 75 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 45 minutes

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

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 25

What was one of the main reasons for the deteriorating relations between the U.S. and Japan?

• Cultural differences

• Territorial disputes in the Pacific

• Trade disputes

• Japan's expansion into China

What was Japan's strategic goal in attacking Pearl Harbor?

• To capture Hawaii

• To destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To gain control of American resources

Who delivered the famous line, 'a date which will live in infamy'?

• Winston Churchill

• Harry S. Truman

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

When did the United States officially declare war on Japan?

• December 7, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• December 10, 1941

• December 9, 1941