Japan's Pacific Campaign Answers

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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.
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Where did the Bataan Death March take place?

A
Hawaiian Islands
B
China
C
Japan
D
the Philippines
3

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

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

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

A
aggressive
B
isolationist
C
militaristic
D
interventionist
6

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.
7

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.”
8

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
9

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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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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