WorksheetsDay of Infamy
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
A surprise on the United States by the Japanese military. Came shortly before a declaration of war
The Day of Infamy
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Guadacanal
The Battle of Okinawa
Attacked the majority of the United States Navy stationed at the Hawaii Island Base of Pearl Harbor, where the United States lost 2 battleships: The West Virginia and Arizona.
The Day of Infamy
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Guadacanal
The Battle of Okinawa
Involved a systematic attack over multiple outposts, including the Philippines and Guam, held by the United States, as well as Hong Kong and Malaysia (Singapore) held by the British.
The Day of Infamy
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Guadacanal
The Battle of Okinawa
Brought the United States into World War 2
The Day of Infamy
The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Guadacanal
The Battle of Okinawa
How did the attack on Pearl Harbor impact the United States' stance on World War II?
It led to the United States imposing more sanctions on Japan.
It caused the United States to retreat from international affairs.
It resulted in the United States declaring war on Japan and entering World War II.
It had no significant impact on the United States' foreign policy.
What was the main objective of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
To conquer Hawaii and use it as a base.
To destroy the Pacific Fleet and prevent U.S. interference in the Pacific.
To force the United States to lift its oil embargo.
To capture American soldiers as prisoners of war.
This attack shocked Americans and they wanted ___________against the Japanese empire.
revenge
to ignore
cry out
forgiveness
On what date did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor?
December 7, 1941
June 6, 1944
September 1, 1939
August 6, 1945
What event led the United States to enter World War II?
The invasion of Poland
The Battle of Britain
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The signing of the Tripartite Pact
What was the reaction of the United States to the attack?
They declared war on Japan the next day
They fled back to the US coast and let Japan have Southeast Asia
They asked Great Britain for help
They waited several months to see what would happen next
On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?
December 7, 2016
December 7, 1916
December 7, 1941
December 14, 1971
Who was the US President at the time of Pearl Harbor?
Teddy Roosevelt
Franklin Roosevelt
Barack Obama
Bill Clinton
President Roosevelt said December 7, 1941 was a day that will live in
infirmary
infamy
infamous
informal
When this ship was sunk at Pearl Harbor, over one thousand US soldiers lost their lives.
USS Arizona
USS Utah
USS Oklahoma
USS Chicago
About how many Americans died in the attack on Pearl Harbor?
240
24000
24
2400
About how long did the attack on Pearl Harbor last?
10 minutes
30 minutes
Two hours
6 hours
What day of the week did the Japanese attack?
Saturday
Sunday
Tuesday
Friday
What is the best explanation why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?
Japan wanted to surprise and destroy the U.S. Navy in the Pacific ocean so it would expand it's Empire
The United States had already declared war on Germany and Japan and Japan wanted to attack first
Japan was responding to threats made by the United States Navy
Japan was following orders from Germany to attack the U.S. Navy
What was the primary reason for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941?
To negotiate peace with the United States
To destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet and prevent interference in Southeast Asia
To capture American territories in the Pacific
To force the United States to join the Axis Powers
Which U.S. battleship suffered the greatest loss of life during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
USS Nevada
USS Arizona
USS Missouri
USS Enterprise
What was the immediate effect of the attack on Pearl Harbor on the United States' military strategy?
The U.S. focused on defending the East Coast
The U.S. declared war on Japan and joined the Allies in World War II
The U.S. withdrew from the Pacific region
The U.S. increased trade with Japan
Who was the President of the United States during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Harry S. Truman
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Herbert Hoover
What was the code name for the Japanese operation to attack Pearl Harbor?
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Overlord
Operation Z
Operation Torch
How did the attack on Pearl Harbor change public opinion in the United States regarding involvement in World War II?
It had no effect on public opinion
It led to widespread support for isolationism
It unified the nation in support of entering the war
It caused division and protests against the war
What was the outcome of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in terms of U.S. naval capabilities?
The entire U.S. Pacific Fleet was destroyed
Several battleships were sunk or damaged, but aircraft carriers were not present and remained intact
The U.S. Navy was unaffected
The U.S. lost all its aircraft carriers
