Turning Point Impact

This short-essay assignment asks students to explain how the attack on Pearl Harbor changed the course of U.S. history and its involvement in World War II. Students respond to specific prompts addressing U.S. foreign policy before and after the attack, its effects on the American people, and its long-term influence. The activity strengthens essay writing skills, historical reasoning, and the ability to support ideas with evidence.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Informational Essay Writing

Social Studies – World War II and U.S. Historical Turning Points

Critical Thinking – Evidence-Based Historical Explanation

Civics – Understanding National Response and Policy Changes

This worksheet is part of our Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Worksheets collection.