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Attack on Pearl Harbor Assignment Make sure all answers are in your own words. Instructions: The charts, maps, and diagrams in this assignment show details about different aspects of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Use the charts, maps, and diagrams provided to answer the accompanying questions. Do NOT use the internet to help you complete this assignment. You must use the charts, maps, and diagrams provided to satisfy the state standards for this assignment. Fleet Comparison Chart U.S. Pacific Japanese Fleet Fleet Aircraft Carriers 3 6 Battleships 9 2 Cruisers 8 3 Destroyers 3 0 9 Submarines 4 2 8 Planes 3 9 0 4 1 4 1. Besides airplanes , which other kinds of vessels did the Japanese have more of than the United States? (2 points) The Japanese had more submarines 2. Why do you think the Japanese wanted to have more of these kinds of vessels? (3 points) The Japanese prioritized submarines and midget submarines due to their strategic advantages such as stealth, surprise attacks, and disruption of naval operations.

Attack on Pearl Harbor Assignment Make sure all answers are in your own words. 3. The Japanese Fleet left Japan on November 26. How many days did it take them to reach the launching point for the attack? November has 30 days, and r emember to count November 26th . (1 point) The Japanese Fleet needed 15 days to get to the attack's launch site. 4. What were the Japanese doing between December 8 and 23? (2 points) The Japanese Fleet needed 15 days to get to the attack's launch site. From December 8 to 23, the Japanese were securing territory and preparing for future military actions in the Pacific.

Attack on Pearl Harbor Assignment Make sure all answers are in your own words. 5. The U.S. Pacific Fleet had three aircraft carriers assigned to it. These were the Saratoga, Lexington, and Enterprise. Which of these aircraft carriers were in Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on December 7, 1941? (1 point) Three aircraft carriers, Saratoga, Lexington, and Enterprise, were not at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941. 6. U.S. battleships were named after states. Which battleships were not moored on battleship row along the eastern edge of Ford Island? (2 points) It was not battleship row where the battleships Oklahoma, Arizona, and Nevada were moored. 7. Which battleship was moored next to the Vestal? (1 point) Beside the repair ship USS Vestal was berthed the battleship USS Arizona.

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