18. U.S Enters WWII




Pearl Harbor is a U.S. naval base near Honolulu, Hawaii, that was the 

scene of a devastating surprise attack by Japanese forces on December 7, 

1941. Just before 8 a.m. on that Sunday morning, hundreds of Japanese 

fighter planes descended on the base, where they managed to destroy or 

damage nearly 20 American naval vessels, including eight battleships, and 

over 300 airplanes. More than 2,400 Americans died in the attack, including 

civilians, and another 1,000 people were wounded. The day after the 

assault, President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on 

Japan.



1. What major event made the U.S. declare war on Japan and enter WWII

Pearl Harbor

2. How many U.S. battleships and airplanes were destroyed ?

8 battleships and 300 airplanes

3. Who did the President ask to declare war?

Congress

4. Find a picture of a battle ship sunk during Pearl Harbor and paste it

Image result for uss arizona sunk

5. Google how close Hawaii is to Japan : 4,108 miles away

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