Victory in the Pacific Answers

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Why is Iwo Jima considered one of the bloodiest battles that occurred on the Pacific front?

There were about 45,000 casualties in thirty-six days.

The atomic bomb ended the battle.

German assistance for Japan extended the battle.

There were massive civilian casualties.

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Which best describes why Japan surrendered?

Its leaders knew it could not win the war.

It faced rebellion in the lands it occupied.

It faced a demoralized and rioting population.

Its leaders did not want to fight on three fronts.

Why was Okinawa the last step in the Allies’ island-hopping campaign?

It was considered part of the Japanese mainland.

Japan lacked the resources to occupy other Pacific islands.

The atomic bombs were dropped before the campaign ended.

It was the staging area for the invasion of Japan.

When did the Allies liberate the Philippines?

January of 1945

August of 1945

September of 1945

May of 1945

Approximately how many people were killed during the Battle of Okinawa?

12,000

80,000

110,000

200,000

The introduction of kamikaze pilots during the Battle of Leyte Gulf were most evident of Japan’s

lack of loyal pilots.

lack of properly trained pilots.

increasing confidence.

increasing desperation.

Which best describes why the Battle of Guadalcanal was a significant victory for the Allies?

It encouraged Japanese forces.

It put Japan on the offensive.

It put Japan on the defensive.

It disabled Japanese troops.

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