The Attack on Pearl Harbor
This worksheet explores the historical context, events, and consequences of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for Grade 12 social studies students.
Includes
Topics
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
Name:
Date:
Score:
Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following was NOT a primary objective of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
To cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet
To deter the U.S. from interfering in Southeast Asia
To provoke an immediate U.S. declaration of war
To buy time for Japan to consolidate its conquests
2. The attack on Pearl Harbor occurred on what date?
December 7, 1940
December 7, 1941
November 7, 1941
January 1, 1942
3. The Japanese naval base responsible for the attack was led by Admiral .
4. The attack prompted the United States to officially enter .
5. The United States had no intelligence warning of a potential attack on Pearl Harbor.
True
False
6. Briefly explain why Japan decided to attack Pearl Harbor.
7. Describe the immediate impact of the attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Examine the map below showing the first wave of the Pearl Harbor attack.
8. Based on the map, identify two types of Japanese aircraft involved in the first wave of the attack.