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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Pearl Harbor Attack

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet introduces students to key vocabulary and concepts related to the attack on Pearl Harbor, encouraging understanding and analysis of this pivotal event in modern history.

Topics covered:

#Standard
#World War I
#Define key terms related to Pearl Harbor and its context
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Explain the significance of the attack in World War II
#History
#Compare different perspectives on the event
#Analyse the causes and consequences of Pearl Harbor
#Key Events
#World War II
#Pearl Harbor

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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Pearl Harbor Attack

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to Pearl Harbor

Source A: Historical Overview

'On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Imperial Navy launched a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This event led to the United States entering World War II.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, published 2005.

1.
Define the term 'Pearl Harbor attack'.
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives on the importance of Pearl Harbor as presented in Source A and your own knowledge.
[4 marks]
B

Vocabulary Terms

Source B: Key Terms

'Surprise attack, militarism, diplomacy, embargo, naval base.' Provenance: Glossary from a history textbook, 2010.

1.
Explain the meaning of the term 'embargo' in the context of the lead-up to Pearl Harbor.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the terms 'surprise attack' and 'diplomacy' as strategies used in international conflicts.
[4 marks]
C

Causes of the Attack

Source C: Historical Analysis

'Japan's desire for expansion in Asia and the Pacific, combined with American sanctions and embargoes, increased tensions leading up to Pearl Harbor.' Provenance: Academic article, published 2015.

1.
Outline the main causes that led Japan to attack Pearl Harbor.
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic sanctions contributed to Japan's decision to attack Pearl Harbor.
[5 marks]
D

Consequences of the Attack

Source D: Historical Impact

'The attack on Pearl Harbor resulted in the United States declaring war on Japan, marking its entry into World War II and shifting the global balance of power.' Provenance: History textbook excerpt, 2018.

1.
Explain the immediate consequence of the Pearl Harbor attack.
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the global impact of the Pearl Harbor attack with its impact on US military involvement.
[5 marks]

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