US Entry into World War II

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Objective

I can describe what happened at Pearl Harbor and why it was important.

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Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Practice

7 questions

1

What date did the attack on Pearl Harbor happen?

2

According to the speech, who attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

According to President Roosevelt's speech, what country attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor? According to President Roosevelt, why was December 7th, 1941, an important date in American history?

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