Which of these best describes the attack on Pearl Harbor?

Question

A
a false alarm

B
an ineffective strike

C
a catastrophic ambush

D
a setback to America’s war efforts

Answer 1

C: a catastrophic ambush

The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, is best described as a catastrophic ambush, as it was a surprise military strike by the Japanese Navy that resulted in significant damage and loss of life, ultimately drawing the United States into World War II.