USA HISTORY

WORLD WAR II 1941 1945

THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why were they practicing air raid drills?
A
To be prepared for another attack
B
To shoot the Japanese
C
To join the Army
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One of their approaches was to involve schools. Teachers in selected cities were encouraged to conduct air raid drills where they would suddenly yell, “Drop!” and students were expected to kneel down under their desks with their hands clutched around their heads and necks.

Detailed explanation-2: -duck and cover, preparedness measure in the United States designed to be a civil-defense response in case of a nuclear attack. The procedure was practiced in the 1950s and ‘60s, during the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies following World War II.

Detailed explanation-3: -During a Nuclear Explosion If an attack warning is issued, take cover as quickly as you can, below ground if possible, and stay there unless directed otherwise by authorities. Find the nearest building, preferably built of brick or concrete, and go inside to avoid any radioactive material outside.

Detailed explanation-4: -The whole premise was to teach kids that in case of an attack they could do the same: get low and find shelter. In classrooms across North America this film was shown to children and replicated in the classroom. They were taught to get under their desks for shelter and cover the backs of their heads and necks.

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