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What caused the American troops to surrender in Bataan?
What caused the American troops to surrender in Bataan?
- Shortage of supplies needed for defense
- Inadequate clothing for the cold jungle nights
- Lack of communication due to speaking different languages
- Exhaustion and illness among the troops (correct)
Why were the American troops stationed near Corregidor unable to provide aid to the defenders in Bataan?
Why were the American troops stationed near Corregidor unable to provide aid to the defenders in Bataan?
- They were not aware of the situation in Bataan
- They were too weak from sickness and exhaustion (correct)
- They were surrounded by Japanese forces
- They did not have enough ammunition
What was one of the challenges faced by the American troops during the Bataan Death March?
What was one of the challenges faced by the American troops during the Bataan Death March?
- Swimming across shark-infested waters
- Building shelters in the harsh jungle environment
- Marching long distances without enough food or water (correct)
- Hunting for food in the jungle
How did the Japanese guards treat the American prisoners during the Bataan Death March?
How did the Japanese guards treat the American prisoners during the Bataan Death March?
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Why did the American troops surrender in Bataan according to the text?
Why did the American troops surrender in Bataan according to the text?
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What difficulties did the American troops face that contributed to their surrender in Bataan?
What difficulties did the American troops face that contributed to their surrender in Bataan?
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How did the Japanese forces impact the defenders in Bataan before their surrender?
How did the Japanese forces impact the defenders in Bataan before their surrender?
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What led to the surrender of both American and Filipino soldiers in Bataan?
What led to the surrender of both American and Filipino soldiers in Bataan?
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What challenge did most American prisoners face after leaving Mariveles in southern Bataan?
What challenge did most American prisoners face after leaving Mariveles in southern Bataan?
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