Pearl Harbor Attack and Response

When and where did Japan launch a surprise attack on the United States?

• December 7, 1941, at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

• December 8, 1941, at Manila, Philippines

• November 7, 1941, at Singapore

• January 1, 1942, at Hong Kong

How long did the attack on Pearl Harbor last, and approximately how many Japanese aircraft were involved?

• 30 minutes, 150 aircraft

• 75 minutes, 350 aircraft

• 2 hours, 500 aircraft

• 45 minutes, 200 aircraft

What was Japan's primary objective in attacking Pearl Harbor?

• To capture the Hawaiian Islands

• To destroy the US Pacific Fleet and secure control of the Pacific

• To provoke the US into declaring war

• To test new military technology

What was the immediate response of the United States Congress following the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• They declared war on Japan the same day

• They declared war on Japan one day after the attack

• They sought a diplomatic resolution with Japan

• They imposed economic sanctions on Japan