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Pearl HarborInterpretations of History

ACTIVATOR:
I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve. Japanese Admiral
Isoroku Yamamoto

Why was Pearl Harbor a historical turning point? Explain.

Part 1: Document Analysis

Read the attached documents and annotate for the following focus question: Who or what was responsible for the attack
at Pearl Harbor?

Part 2: Discussion Questions

Be ready to discuss your answers with the rest of the class.
1. Which source do you TRUST? Why?

2. Use your textbook to assess Theobalds Lincoln analogy. Is this an accurate comparison? Explain.

3. To what extent was FDR culpable? Explain.

4. If FDR is deemed responsible for Pearl Harbor, what effect will that have on his reputation in history?
Explain your answer.