Japan's Pacific Campaign

Question 1

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 2

Which of these actions did the United States take immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

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Congress declared war on Japan the next day.

Question 3

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

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hungry; ill-treated; exhausted; suffering

Question 4

Which of these terms best describes the official foreign policy of the United States at the start of World War II in 1939?

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isolationist

Question 5

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 6

What was the most likely response of the American people when they later heard news of the Bataan Death March?

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shock and anger

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Where did the Bataan Death March take place?

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the Philippines

Question 10

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

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island-hopping.

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