What Happened After the Attack on Pearl Harbor

The video covers the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and its immediate aftermath. It discusses the imposition of martial law in Hawaii, media coverage, public reaction, and the spread of misinformation. The video also highlights the suspicion and detainment of Japanese-Americans, the blackout measures on the West Coast, and President Roosevelt's declaration of war on Japan.

What immediate action did the military take in Hawaii following the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Declared independence

• Imposed martial law

• Opened all public places

• Increased food sales

How did President Roosevelt first learn about the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Via a newspaper headline

• From a personal visit to Hawaii

• From Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox

• Through a radio broadcast

What was the public's reaction to the first eyewitness account of the Pearl Harbor attack?

• They dismissed it as a joke

• They were skeptical but soon realized it was real

• They ignored it completely

• They believed it was a movie promotion

What was the FBI's response in Hawaii following the attack?

• They closed all schools permanently

• They declared a state of emergency

• They detained over 2,000 people

• They evacuated all residents

What was a major consequence of misinformation spreading after the Pearl Harbor attack?

• It resulted in increased tourism

• It caused widespread panic

• It led to a peaceful resolution

• It improved international relations

What percentage of Hawaii's population was of Japanese heritage at the time of the attack?

• 50%

• 25%

• 10%

• 37%

What did the military require Japanese residents in Hawaii to surrender after the attack?

• Their citizenship

• All their savings

• Banned items like radios and firearms

• Their homes

What precaution did the west coast take in response to fears of further attacks?

• They observed a blackout

• They opened all ports

• They increased street lighting

• They held public celebrations

What was the outcome of President Roosevelt's speech to Congress on December 8, 1941?

• The US withdrew from international affairs

• Congress declared war on Japan

• A peace treaty was signed

• The attack was dismissed as a minor incident

Which countries declared war on the US three days after the Pearl Harbor attack?

• China and Russia

• Australia and Canada

• Germany and Italy

• France and Spain