1. Pearl Harbor Mr. Tran

2. CA Standard 11.7.1 • Examine the origins of American involvement in the war, with an emphasis on the events that precipitated the attack on Pearl Harbor.

3. Objective • Students will analyze the events that was prior and led to Pearl Harbor, and analyze its effects by reading and dissecting “A Date in Infamy” speech

4. Anticipatory set • 16 iconic pictures of Pearl Harbor

24. U.S. Supports Britain • I. Atlantic Charter- Prime Minister Churchill met with President Roosevelt in Canada to discuss war aims such as no gains in territory and self-government. • III. Danger in the Seas- • A. In Oct. 1941, Reuben James and the Kearney (two American destroyers) were sunk by German submarines because they were carrying arms. • . • U.S. Response • I. U.S. Lend-Lease Act 1941 • A. transfer of military equipment to nations whose defense was considered vital to the United States. • B. Ended American neutrality

25. Bombing of Pearl Harbor • Japan: (Dec. 7, 1941) • I. Japanese Aggression • A. Japan expanded control in Pacific and threatened U.S. supplies of natural resources • B. Planned to destroy American naval and air power in the Pacific to assure U.S. would not interfere in its efforts to control Asia

26. Dec 7th, 1941 • Sank 8 ships • Damaged 10 ships • Destroyed 188 planes • Killed 2,300 Americans

27. U.S. Response • US Declares war on Japan • Italy and Germany declare war on United States • U.S. Declares war on Italy and Germany

28. The War • Allies: U.S. Britain and France • Vs. • Axis: Japan, Italy, and Germany

29. Student Engagement • Read “A Day in Infamy” Speech. Answer Questions and Tweet accordingly to each paragraph.

30. Closing • Read the tweets together to a partner in order. Does it make sense?