Japan's Pacific Campaign

Question 1

Which of these words best describe the appearance of the prisoners? Select four answers.

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hungry; ill-treated; exhausted; suffering

Question 2

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

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an embargo.

Question 3

Which statements accurately describe the Battle of Guadalcanal? Select three answers.It was the first major Allied offensive in the Pacific.It was fought completely at sea.It ended in a draw.It lasted six months.It ended with Japan’s defeat.

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It was the first major Allied offensive in the Pacific.; It lasted six months.; It ended with Japan’s defeat.

Question 4

After their attack on Pearl Harbor, what did Japanese leaders do next?

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They tried to gain as much territory in the Pacific as possible.

Question 5

In a major blow to Japan, Allied troops returned to free which of these areas from Japanese control in 1944?

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the Philippines

Question 6

After Pearl Harbor, which of these statements most likely describes the attitude of most Americans concerning Japan?

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“I want our country to avenge its losses and defeat Japan.”

Question 7

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”?

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dishonor

Question 8

To win the war in the Pacific, the United States adopted a strategy called

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island-hopping.

Question 9

In response to Japan’s aggressive actions in the Pacific in the 1930s, the United States

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placed an embargo on shipments to Japan.

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