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When did the Allies liberate the Philippines?

A
January of 1945
B
August of 1945
C
September of 1945
D
May of 1945
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Approximately how many people were killed during the Battle of Okinawa?

A
12,000
B
80,000
C
110,000
D
200,000
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Why was Okinawa the last step in the Allies’ island-hopping campaign?

A
It was considered part of the Japanese mainland.
B
Japan lacked the resources to occupy other Pacific islands.
C
The atomic bombs were dropped before the campaign ended.
D
It was the staging area for the invasion of Japan.
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Which of these events occurred first during the summer of 1945?

A
The Soviets joined the Pacific war.
B
Truman gave Japan an ultimatum to surrender.
C
The first atomic bomb was dropped.
D
The second atomic bomb was dropped.
5

Which president decided to use the atomic bomb in the summer of 1945?

A
Franklin D. Roosevelt
B
Harry S. Truman
C
Dwight D. Eisenhower
D
John F. Kennedy
6

The Allies’ decisive victory at the Battle of Leyte Gulf best indicated that

A
the island-hopping strategy was working.
B
they had support from the Filipino government.
C
Japan’s eventual surrender was guaranteed.
D
they would eventually lose the war.
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Why is Iwo Jima considered one of the bloodiest battles that occurred on the Pacific front?

A
There were about 45,000 casualties in thirty-six days.
B
The atomic bomb ended the battle.
C
German assistance for Japan extended the battle.
D
There were massive civilian casualties.
8

What effect did the dropping of the atomic bomb have after the war?

A
It made future wars less likely.
B
It started the Vietnam War.
C
It ended relations between Japan and the Allies.
D
It started a nuclear arms race.
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Why was Iwo Jima a major step in the Allies’ island-hopping campaign?

A
The Allies needed its significant natural resources.
B
It was the site of Japan’s missile defense system.
C
Its airfields would enable them to attack Japan.
D
The Japanese had yet to invade the island.
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In their push to retake the Philippines, which territories did the Allies seize? Check all that apply.

A
Guam
B
Mariana Islands
C
Midway
D
Saipan
E
Samoa

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