16.What was America’s immediate reaction to the attack on Pearl Harbor?

A. They declared war on Japan.

B. They bombed Japan.

C. They started a draft to enlist soldiers.

D. They bombed Germany.

A

Explanation:

Across the nation, Americans were stunned, shocked, and angered. The attack turned US public opinion in favor of entering the Second World War. The United States declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941. Japan's allies, Germany and Italy, declared war on the United States on December 11.

A

Explanation:

The attack on Pearl Harbor left more than 2,400 Americans dead and shocked the nation, sending shockwaves of fear and anger from the West Coast to the East. The following day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress, asking them to declare war on Japan, which they did by an almost-unanimous vote.