Aftermath of Pearl Harbor Attack - USS Arizona Memorial - One Minute History

On December 7, 1941, the United States was attacked by Japan at Pearl Harbor, resulting in over 2,400 American deaths. The USS Arizona suffered a catastrophic explosion, leading to significant casualties. The USS Arizona Memorial, built in 1962, honors those who perished and is accessible only by boat.

On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

• January 1, 1942

• July 4, 1941

• November 11, 1941

• December 7, 1941

Which country attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor?

• Italy

• Japan

• Germany

• Russia

Approximately how many Americans died in the Pearl Harbor attack?

• 5,000

• 3,500

• 1,000

• 2,400

What caused nearly half of the fatalities during the Pearl Harbor attack?

• Aerial bombings

• Explosion of the USS Arizona's ammunition magazine

• Ground invasion

• Torpedo strikes

When was the USS Arizona Memorial built?

• 1975

• 1962

• 1950

• 1945