Japan's Pacific Campaign Answers

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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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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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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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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
5

To continue expanding its empire, Japan needed large supplies of

A
cotton.
B
rice.
C
oil.
D
water.
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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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Which statements describe actions taken by Japan before the Pearl Harbor attack that resulted in strained relations with the United States? Select three answers.

A
It entered into an alliance with Germany and Italy.
B
It placed an embargo on imports from the United States.
C
It occupied French Indochina.
D
It torpedoed American ships in the Pacific.
E
It invaded China to gain control.
F
It allied itself with Britain and France.
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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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Who led Japan during World War II?

A
Adolf Hitler
B
Benito Mussolini
C
Hideki Tojo
D
Franklin Roosevelt
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Which of these words best describe the appearance of the prisoners? Select four answers.

A
hungry
B
content
C
ill-treated
D
exhausted
E
relaxed
F
suffering
G
well-treated

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