Japan's Pacific Campaign Answers

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An official government order that limits trade with another nation to punish or pressure that nation in some way is known as

A
an act of war.
B
an embargo.
C
isolationism.
D
appeasement.
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After Pearl Harbor, which of these statements most likely describes the attitude of most Americans concerning Japan?

A
“I have no strong feelings when it comes to the Japanese.”
B
“I know nothing about Pearl Harbor or our foreign policy toward Japan.”
C
“I want our country to avenge its losses and defeat Japan.”
D
“I still have feelings of friendship toward the Japanese.”
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In response to Japan’s aggressive actions in the Pacific in the 1930s, the United States

A
signed a peace treaty with Germany and Italy.
B
placed an embargo on shipments to Japan.
C
sent bombers over Japan in an effort to frighten that nation’s rulers.
D
embarked on a policy of disarmament.
4

Which country was a member of the Axis powers?

A
Japan
B
Soviet Union
C
Austria
D
Czechoslovakia
5

Hitler’s invasion of France meant that

A
democracy was being gravely threatened.
B
totalitarianism was a viable form of government.
C
he now could turn his attention to countries in Eastern Europe.
D
he had gained sufficient power to force Allied Powers to surrender.
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After their attack on Pearl Harbor, what did Japanese leaders do next?

A
They offered peace terms to the United States.
B
They tried to gain as much territory in the Pacific as possible.
C
They invaded the West Coast of the United States.
D
They sat back and waited for the United States to take action.
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Which statements accurately describe the Battle of Guadalcanal? Select three answers.

A
It was the first major Allied offensive in the Pacific.
B
It was fought completely at sea.
C
It ended in a draw.
D
It lasted six months.
E
It ended with Japan’s defeat.
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In a major blow to Japan, Allied troops returned to free which of these areas from Japanese control in 1944?

A
Hawaiian Islands
B
China
C
India
D
the Philippines
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To win the war in the Pacific, the United States adopted a strategy called

A
massive retaliation.
B
appeasement.
C
island-hopping.
D
liberation.
10

Where did the Bataan Death March take place?

A
Hawaiian Islands
B
China
C
Japan
D
the Philippines
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Which of these actions did the United States take immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

A
The US evacuated citizens from the West Coast.
B
Congress voted to continue its isolationist policy.
C
American forces sailed to Japan and began to attack it.
D
Congress declared war on Japan the next day.
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With which statement would Stalin and Churchill most likely agree?

A
War involves blood, toil, and tears.
B
War entails many months of suffering.
C
Victory must be attained at all costs.
D
Victory must occur on land and sea.
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Why were the British able to win the Battle of Britain?

A
Their radar equipment was effective.
B
Their leader urged them to keep fighting Germany.
C
Their air force was more determined and powerful than Germany’s.
D
Their spies kept them informed by sending secret messages.
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What was the most likely response of the American people when they later heard news of the Bataan Death March?

A
approval
B
shock and anger
C
understanding
D
lack of caring
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In 1940, Hitler indicated his switch to military conquest rather than annexation by invading

A
Belgium and the Netherlands.
B
Poland and Russia.
C
Austria and Czechoslovakia.
D
Turkey and Sweden.
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President Roosevelt called December 7, 1941, “a date which will live in infamy.” Which of these definitions is the best meaning of the word “infamy”?

A
celebration
B
dishonor
C
fame
D
honor
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Who was president of the United States when World War II started in Europe?

A
Herbert Hoover
B
Franklin D. Roosevelt
C
Harry S. Truman
D
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Which statements accurately describe the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? Select two answers.

A
The attack did minimal damage.
B
The Americans were unprepared for the attack.
C
The Japanese occupied Hawaii after the attack.
D
The American Navy was severely weakened.
E
No American vessels were destroyed.
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At the beginning of World War II, what action by Winston Churchill influenced Hitler’s strategy?

A
Churchill gave inflammatory speeches.
B
Churchill prepared for war.
C
Churchill refused to negotiate.
D
Churchill failed to bargain honestly.
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Who led Japan during World War II?

A
Adolf Hitler
B
Benito Mussolini
C
Hideki Tojo
D
Franklin Roosevelt

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