Japan's Pacific Campaign Answers

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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.
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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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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.
4

To continue expanding its empire, Japan needed large supplies of

A
cotton.
B
rice.
C
oil.
D
water.
5

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
6

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.
7

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
8

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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Which statements accurately describe the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor? Select two answers.

A
The attack did minimal damage.
B
The Americans were unprepared for the attack.
C
The Japanese occupied Hawaii after the attack.
D
The American Navy was severely weakened.
E
No American vessels were destroyed.
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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

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