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Turning Points in the Pacific

Question 3 • AZ-US/AZ History B (SS302)

Which of the following did General Douglas MacArthur do in the Southwest Pacific during World War II?

Answer
A
He commanded half of the American naval fleet.
B
He led US ground forces in an “island-hopping” campaign.
C
He worked behind the scenes with Australian leaders.
D
He was a field marshal in the Filipino armed forces.

Explanation

MacArthur commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific and advanced toward the Philippines by capturing key islands while bypassing others. This strategy is known as “island-hopping,” so the correct choice is “He led US ground forces in an ‘island-hopping’ campaign.”

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