The Attack on Pearl Harbor

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy….”

Who made this statement?

• General Yamamoto

• Hitler

• President Roosevelt

• Mussolini

Before the attack on Pearl Harbor and as the WWII raged in Europe and Japan was expanding its empire in Asia, what was the U.S. foreign policy stance?

• The U.S. was aggressively pursuing war.

• The U.S. maintained its neutrality and followed an isolationist policy.

• The U.S. supported Japan and Germany with military aid.

• All of the above.

What were key reasons why Japan desired to become a global empire and expand in Asia?

• Growing nationalism and industrialization.

• A need for natural resources and land for its growing population,

• Japan being controlled by a group of military leaders.

• All of the above

In 1931, to gain access to more land and natural resources, the Japanese military successfully invaded

• Manchuria, China

• Pearl Harbor

• Canada

• Britain

“Because Japan continued their expansion, Roosevelt, in July of 1940, finally decided to cut off shipments of scrap iron, steel, and aviation fuel to them.” What was Japan’s reaction to this?

• Japan negotiated a peace treaty with U.S.

• Japan decided to attack France.

• This angered Japan and shortly after Japan joined the Axis Powers.

• None of the above

After Japan occupied Indochina and when Roosevelt became aware the Japanese were preparing for an attack against both British Malaya and the oil-rich Dutch East Indies, what action did he take?

• He declared war on Japan.

• He froze all of Japan’s assets in the United States, effectively cutting off oil to them.

• He began preparing for a surprise attack.

• All of the above.

Why did Japan select Pearl Harbor to attack?

• Because the President lived on the Island.

• Because of the radar system on the Island.

• Because the U.S. Pacific Fleet was stationed there.

• Because it was a top-secret base.

What was Japan’s strategy or what did they hope to accomplish by attacking Pearl Harbor?

• Destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

• It would take years for the U.S. to replace the Pacific Fleet and the U.S. would be vulnerable.

• The U.S. would be forced to negotiate peace with Japan.

• All of the above.

Though the attack on Pearl Harbor caused significant damage, why was it a failure for Japan?

• They failed to find and destroy three U.S. aircraft carriers.

• Most of the Pacific fleet survived the attack.

• The damaged ships were quickly repaired and placed back into service.

• All of the above.

Who was the Japanese commander who designed the attack and led the attack on Pearl Harbor?

• Admiral Yamamoto

• Emperor Hirohito

• Hitler

• Admiral Tojo