Winning the War in the Pacific Answers

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Read this excerpt from a message General MacArthur sent to the Japanese prime minister in 1947, during the occupation of Japan."The social and economic welfare of Japan will depend largely on Japan’s own efforts in the redirection of its human and natural resources to peaceful living and upon competent public administration of democratic and effective economic controls.”

A
encouraging the Japanese government to look after its own people
B
encouraging the Japanese people to allow the Americans to look after them
C
encouraging the Japanese government to focus efforts on rebuilding the military
D
encouraging the Japanese people to become more efficient in building businesses
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Which overall strategy did the US military employ in its advance toward Japan?

A
overpowering
B
island hopping
C
surprise attacking
D
strategic withdrawal
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During the first test of the atomic bomb, what was the best reason for the scientists to watch the explosion from miles away?

A
They wanted to be able to observe the mushroom cloud.
B
The secret nature of the test meant no one could watch it close up.
C
They knew how dangerous the release of energy and radiation would be.
D
The cameras used to record the test were too sensitive to withstand radiation.
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Why was Okinawa the deadliest battle of the war for US troops?

A
The Japanese refused to surrender.
B
It was the longest battle of the war.
C
The Japanese outsmarted the US troops.
D
The battle plans were known in advance.

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