Pearl Harbor: A Day of Infamy

This worksheet explores the historical context, events, and immediate aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, a pivotal moment in World War II.

Grade 11 Social studies HistoryWorld War 2Pearl Harbor

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

1. Describe the political and economic tensions between the United States and Japan that led up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.

2. On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

December 7, 1940

December 7, 1941

November 7, 1941

January 1, 1942

Image: USS Shaw exploding during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

3. The primary target of the Japanese attack was the United States Fleet stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

4. Admiral was the commander-in-chief of the Japanese Combined Fleet who planned the attack.

5. The attack on Pearl Harbor was a complete surprise to the United States, with no prior intelligence indicating a potential strike.

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6. Explain the immediate impact of the Pearl Harbor attack on American public opinion and its role in the United States' entry into World War II.