What was the official U.S. response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
A. The president declared that it was “…a date which would live in infamy.”
B. Radio broadcasts urged patience on the part of American citizens.
C. The U.S. immediately asked for Germany's help.
D. The U.S. appealed to the Japanese for an immediate cease-fire.
The answer is A. The attack was unexpected. The Americans new the Japanese were planning an attack but didnt know where. This act of war fired up the Americans and joined the Allies in WW2
