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What was the primary reason Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?
What was the primary reason Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?
- To eliminate the presence of US naval power in the region
- To retaliate for previous US military actions
- To secure the lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the US (correct)
- To expand its territory in the Pacific
What was the immediate consequence of the Pearl Harbor attack for the United States Navy?
What was the immediate consequence of the Pearl Harbor attack for the United States Navy?
- Sinking of none of the battleships
- Gain of strategic control over the Pacific
- Loss of over 2,400 naval personnel (correct)
- Launch of an offensive attack on Japan
Which countries declared war on the United States shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Which countries declared war on the United States shortly after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
- Soviet Union and China
- Britain and France
- Mexico and Canada
- Germany and Italy (correct)
What action did President Roosevelt take on December 8, 1941?
What action did President Roosevelt take on December 8, 1941?
How many battleships did the United States Navy lose in the attack on Pearl Harbor?
How many battleships did the United States Navy lose in the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Study Notes
Attack on Pearl Harbor
- Surprise attack by the Japanese Imperial Army on December 7, 1941, at approximately 8:00 a.m.
- Tensions between Japan and the United States had escalated over previous decades, primarily due to economic sanctions linked to resources like oil.
Objectives of Japan
- Japan aimed to force the removal of economic sanctions by targeting Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Naval Base.
Impact of the Attack
- The assault led to significant losses for the United States Navy:
- Over 20 naval vessels incapacitated, including eight battleships.
- More than 200 airplanes destroyed.
- Over 2,400 naval personnel killed.
U.S. Response
- On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt requested Congress to declare war on Japan.
- Congress approved Roosevelt's request on the same day.
Expansion of Conflict
- Following the U.S. declaration of war, Japan's allies, Germany and Italy, declared war on the United States three days later.
- The United States then declared war on European forces, marking its official entry into World War II.
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Description
This quiz covers the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Imperial Army on December 7, 1941. It explores the objectives of Japan, the impact of the attack on the U.S. Navy, and the subsequent U.S. response, including the declaration of war. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in World War II history.
