Pearl Harbor 1
What happened on December 7, 1941?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
The Japanese planned to give the US ____________ before they attacked. The message was delayed so it became a sneak attack!
A declaration of War
December 8, 1941, the United States declared war on who?
Japan
Japan wanted control over these areas so it could get what?
Oil
x5 points
Name the 5 oceans.
Southern, Arctic, Indian, Pacific, Atlantic
On December 7, 1941, Japan sent _______ planes to attack America. The bombers dropped bombs on America’s ships and fighter planes killed many people.
414
Double Points
Which Japanese leader was in power during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Hirohito
One plane dropped a bomb in a battleship’s ammunition magazine at what time?
8:10 a.m.
Triple Points
The U.S.S. ________, __________, __________ all were damaged beyond repair.
Arizona, Utah, and Oklahoma
x7 points
Name the 7 Continents.
Asia, Africa, Antarctica, North America, South America, Europe, Australia
The attack on Pearl Harbor lasted for how long?
Almost 2 hours
In their tuxedos from the night before, they raced to their waiting aircraft and helped shoot down _______ Japanese airplanes together. How many?
7
The ship exploded and sank with more than _______ men inside who were trapped by that bomb.
1,000
Describe the main targets of the Pearl Harbor attack ?
Pacific Fleet of aircraft and battleships
Which Japanese leader was in power during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
What time did Pearl Harbor Begin?
It began at 7:55 am.
How many U.S. Naval Vessels were sunk or damaged in Pearl Harbor?
20
What ship trapped more than 1,000 men after its ammunition chamber, what was the ship called?
U.S.S. Arizona
The USA captured _______ Japanese submariner after the attack.
1
How did the attack on Pearl Harbor impact the course of World War II?
United Stated joined the World War 2
What changes occurred in American society as a result of the Pearl Harbor attack?
We united to fight against Communism
How many U.S. Aircraft were destroyed in Pearl Harbor?
300
How did Japan ensure a surprise attack?
They maintained strict radio silence for the entire 3,500 mile flight from Japan to Hawaii
What role did the desire for Japanese expansion in the Pacific play in the Pearl Harbor attack?
How many days are there in 1 full year?
365 days