1. Pearl Harbour By: Sarah and Kayla

2.  USA stayed out of the war till December, 1941; an example of isolationism  Japan wanted to take over an island that was located in the Pacific Ocean and was controlled by the USA  Japan's intent was to expand its empire in the Pacific Ocean, winning control of Southeast Asia's valuable natural resources  Japan viewed the USA’s growing naval fleet as a possible obstacle Facts

3.  On December 7, 1941, without warning, Japan launched an air attack on the American naval base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii  Battle lasted 110 minutes; from 7:55am to 9:45am  This caused the USA to declare war on Japan and Germany  They formed an alliance with the Soviet Union (Russia) and Great Britain  Attack killed 2,403 Americans and sank or severely damaged 14 warships and 347 aircraft (Coyler et Al)  Japanese lost 65 men Facts Continued…

4.  Date of Attack: December 7, 1941  Location of Attack: Pearl Harbour, Oahu, Hawaii, USA  Major Players: Japan and USA Dates, Locations, and Major Players

5. Primary Visual

6.  Japan used mostly bombs and torpedoes to invade Pearl Harbour (Pacific Aviation Museum) Weapons Used

7.  Japanese sent out first wave of high level bombers, torpedo planes, and dive bombers at 7:40 a.m. and a second wave at 8:40 a.m., hitting the island on both sides  First wave hit Wheeler Airbase, along with Pearl Harbour, and the second wave hit Kaneohe Airbase and Hickman Airbase, and Pearl Harbour  By bombing airbases, they effectively gained more control over the island and Pearl Harbour Japanese Tactics

8. Primary Written

9. Secondary Visual

10.  USA formed allies and joined the fight in WWII Impact of this Battle on the War

11. Pearl Harbor Memorial Built over a sunken ship, the USS Arizona (Pearl Harbor Tours)

12.  “Pearl Harbor: The Bombs of the Second Wave.” Pearl Harbor: The bombs of the Second Wave. Pacific Aviation Museum, 3 Dec. 2010. Web.21 Jan. 2015.  “Pearl Harbor, Oahu- The Attack: Facts and Information.” Pearl Harbor Tours. Pearl Harbor Tours, 2013. Web. 19 Jan. 2105. Bibliography

13.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqNY88Amuzw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqNY88Amuzw Pearl Harbour Attack Video