US Navy submarine hits a Japanese merchant ship during World War II

The transcript describes the chaos following the Japanese attack on the US fleet, particularly in the Philippines. It highlights the US response, focusing on the success of Pacific submarines, which managed to sink 50 Japanese ships by May 1942, despite having only 51 vessels in the fleet. This demonstrated America's continued involvement in the war.

What was the immediate impact of the enemy's surprise attack on the US forces?

• The US gained a strategic advantage.

• The US surface fleet was crippled.

• The US forces won in the Philippines.

• The US submarines were destroyed.

How did the US respond to the Japanese advantage after Pearl Harbor?

• By targeting Japanese shipping and transports.

• By negotiating peace with Japan.

• By focusing on the European front.

• By retreating from the Pacific.

By May 1942, how many Japanese ships had the US Pacific submarines accounted for?

• 50 ships

• 10 ships

• 25 ships

• 100 ships

What was notable about the size of the US Pacific submarine fleet in early 1942?

• It was the largest fleet in the world.

• It consisted of over 100 vessels.

• It was entirely destroyed.

• It had only 51 vessels.

What evidence did Japan have that America was still actively engaged in the war?

• The US submarines were sinking Japanese ships.

• The US had surrendered in the Philippines.

• The US had stopped all military operations.

• The US had retreated from the Pacific.