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What was the primary reason Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?
What was the primary reason Japan attacked Pearl Harbor?
What was the immediate consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
What was the immediate consequence of the attack on Pearl Harbor?
How long after the attack did President Roosevelt ask Congress to declare war?
How long after the attack did President Roosevelt ask Congress to declare war?
What action did Germany and Italy take shortly after the United States declared war on Japan?
What action did Germany and Italy take shortly after the United States declared war on Japan?
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What was the United States' response after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?
What was the United States' response after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?
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Study Notes
Pearl Harbor Attack
- Surprise attack by the Japanese Imperial Army on the U.S. Navy at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, around 8:00 a.m.
- Tensions had been escalating between Japan and the United States for decades due to various political and economic issues.
Motivation for the Attack
- Japan aimed to eliminate U.S. naval power in the Pacific to alleviate economic sanctions, particularly those affecting oil supplies.
Casualties and Damage
- The attack resulted in over 20 naval vessels, including 8 battleships, being destroyed or damaged.
- More than 200 airplanes were lost, alongside over 2,400 Navy personnel killed.
U.S. Response
- On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt requested Congress to declare war on Japan.
- Congress approved the declaration of war the same day.
Broader Conflict Engagement
- Following the attack, Germany and Italy, allies of Japan, declared war on the United States three days later.
- The U.S. then declared war on European Axis powers, marking its official entry into World War II.
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Description
This quiz provides a summary of the critical events surrounding the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It explores the tensions between Japan and the United States that led to the attack and the subsequent losses suffered by the U.S. Navy. Test your knowledge of this pivotal moment in World War II history.
