Question

Which statements accurately describe the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? Select two answers.

The attack did minimal damage.
The Americans were unprepared for the attack.
The Japanese occupied Hawaii after the attack.
The American Navy was severely weakened.
No American vessels were destroyed.

Answer 1

- The Americans were unprepared for the attack. (True — the attack was a surprise and U.S. forces were caught off guard.)
- The American Navy was severely weakened. (True — the raid inflicted heavy damage on battleships, cruisers, and aircraft, significantly damaging the Pacific Fleet, though carriers were not in port and the fleet recovered over time.)