The Battle of Los Angeles Quiz

What event led to heightened tensions and paranoia in the United States during World War II?

• The launch of Sputnik

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The sinking of the Titanic

What triggered the military response during the Battle of Los Angeles?

• A Japanese submarine attack on Los Angeles

• A direct order from the President

• A confirmed enemy aircraft sighting

• Radar signals indicating approaching enemy ships

What was the outcome of the Battle of Los Angeles?

• Capture of enemy soldiers

• No evidence of an actual attack

• Significant damage to Los Angeles

• A successful defense against enemy aircraft

Which of the following is NOT a theory proposed to explain the Battle of Los Angeles?

• Ghost ships of crashed pilots

• Government cover-up

• Alien encounter

• Natural disaster

What do most experts believe caused the chaos during the Battle of Los Angeles?

• A real enemy attack

• Faulty radar equipment and nervous soldiers

• A large-scale military exercise

• A meteor shower