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Question 1

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 2

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 3

Even before World War II started in 1939, Japan had already invaded which of these areas?

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China

Question 4

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

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island-hopping.

Question 5

Japan was unable to launch any more major offensives after losing the Battle of

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Midway.

Question 6

Who led Japan during World War II?

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Hideki Tojo

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

Where did the Bataan Death March take place?

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the Philippines

Question 9

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 10

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

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