10 Questions
What was the event that led to the American entry into World War II?
The Attack on Pearl Harbour
What was the fate of many Japanese Americans during World War II?
They were subjected to internment camps
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Attack on Pearl Harbour?
The US began a policy of isolationism
What was the main reason for the American government's decision to intern Japanese Americans?
Fear of espionage and sabotage
Which of the following events occurred FIRST during World War II?
The Attack on Pearl Harbour
What was the main target of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941?
The United States naval base at Pearl Harbour
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour was a surprise attack.
True
What was the name of the United States naval base that was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941?
Pearl Harbour
Following the attack on Pearl Harbour, many Japanese Americans were relocated to _______________________ camps.
internment
Match the following events with the correct consequence:
Attack on Pearl Harbour = The United States declared war on Japan American declaration of war on Japan = The United States entered World War II Internment of Japanese Americans = Many Japanese Americans lost their homes and businesses
Study Notes
WWII in the Pacific
- The war in the Pacific was a major theatre of WWII, involving the United States, Japan, and other nations.
- The war began in 1941 with the surprise attack on Pearl Harbour.
The Attack on Pearl Harbour
- December 7, 1941: Japanese launched a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii.
- The attack killed 2,403 Americans, destroyed or damaged numerous ships, and drew the US into WWII.
American Entry into the War against Japan
- The US declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, just one day after the attack on Pearl Harbour.
- This led to Germany and Italy declaring war on the US, drawing America into the larger conflict of WWII.
Japanese Americans during WWII
- Following the attack on Pearl Harbour, over 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated from their homes to internment camps.
- These camps were established by the US government, citing national security concerns, despite the fact that most Japanese Americans were loyal citizens.
World War II in the Pacific
- The war in the Pacific was a major theater of World War II, involving the United States and Japan.
The Attack on Pearl Harbour
- On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbour, a U.S. naval base in Hawaii.
- The attack killed over 2,400 Americans and damaged or destroyed numerous ships and aircraft.
- The attack led to a formal declaration of war by the United States against Japan.
American Entry into the War against Japan
- The U.S. entry into World War II was triggered by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
- The U.S. declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, and subsequently on Germany and Italy.
- The U.S. played a crucial role in the Allied victory, contributing significantly to the defeat of Japan.
Japanese Americans during WWII
- Following the Pearl Harbour attack, over 120,000 Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps.
- The internment camps were established by the U.S. government, citing national security concerns.
- The internment of Japanese Americans remains a controversial issue in U.S. history, with many considering it a grave injustice.
Test your knowledge of World War II in the Pacific, including the Attack on Pearl Harbour and the American Entry into the War against Japan, as well as the treatment of Japanese Americans during this period.
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