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What was the event that led to the American entry into World War II?
What was the event that led to the American entry into World War II?
- The Battle of Midway
- The Invasion of Okinawa
- The Battle of Iwo Jima
- The Attack on Pearl Harbour (correct)
What was the fate of many Japanese Americans during World War II?
What was the fate of many Japanese Americans during World War II?
- They were deported back to Japan
- They were conscripted into the US military
- They were subjected to internment camps (correct)
- They were given special privileges
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Attack on Pearl Harbour?
Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Attack on Pearl Harbour?
- US entry into World War II
- The US began a policy of isolationism (correct)
- Japanese Americans were sent to internment camps
- The US declared war on Germany
What was the main reason for the American government's decision to intern Japanese Americans?
What was the main reason for the American government's decision to intern Japanese Americans?
Which of the following events occurred FIRST during World War II?
Which of the following events occurred FIRST during World War II?
What was the main target of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941?
What was the main target of the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour was a surprise attack.
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour was a surprise attack.
What was the name of the United States naval base that was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941?
What was the name of the United States naval base that was attacked by Japan on December 7, 1941?
Following the attack on Pearl Harbour, many Japanese Americans were relocated to _______________________ camps.
Following the attack on Pearl Harbour, many Japanese Americans were relocated to _______________________ camps.
Match the following events with the correct consequence:
Match the following events with the correct consequence:
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What event triggered the US entry into World War II?
What event triggered the US entry into World War II?
The surprise attack by Japan on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, which destroyed many ships and aircraft, and led to the US entering World War II.
When did the US declare war on Japan?
When did the US declare war on Japan?
The US declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, one day after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
What were the consequences of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
What were the consequences of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor killed over 2,400 Americans, destroyed numerous ships and aircraft, and prompted the US to enter World War II.
What was the reaction to the Pearl Harbor attack on Japanese Americans?
What was the reaction to the Pearl Harbor attack on Japanese Americans?
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What were the internment camps during World War II?
What were the internment camps during World War II?
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What was the Pacific theater in World War II?
What was the Pacific theater in World War II?
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What was the relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II?
What was the relocation of Japanese Americans during World War II?
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What was the significance of the Pacific theater in World War II?
What was the significance of the Pacific theater in World War II?
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What event marked the beginning of the war in the Pacific?
What event marked the beginning of the war in the Pacific?
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What was the main characteristic of the war in the Pacific?
What was the main characteristic of the war in the Pacific?
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Study Notes
WWII in the Pacific
- The war in the Pacific was a major theatre of WWII, involving the United States, Japan, and other nations.
- The war began in 1941 with the surprise attack on Pearl Harbour.
The Attack on Pearl Harbour
- December 7, 1941: Japanese launched a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii.
- The attack killed 2,403 Americans, destroyed or damaged numerous ships, and drew the US into WWII.
American Entry into the War against Japan
- The US declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, just one day after the attack on Pearl Harbour.
- This led to Germany and Italy declaring war on the US, drawing America into the larger conflict of WWII.
Japanese Americans during WWII
- Following the attack on Pearl Harbour, over 120,000 Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated from their homes to internment camps.
- These camps were established by the US government, citing national security concerns, despite the fact that most Japanese Americans were loyal citizens.
World War II in the Pacific
- The war in the Pacific was a major theater of World War II, involving the United States and Japan.
The Attack on Pearl Harbour
- On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbour, a U.S. naval base in Hawaii.
- The attack killed over 2,400 Americans and damaged or destroyed numerous ships and aircraft.
- The attack led to a formal declaration of war by the United States against Japan.
American Entry into the War against Japan
- The U.S. entry into World War II was triggered by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
- The U.S. declared war on Japan on December 8, 1941, and subsequently on Germany and Italy.
- The U.S. played a crucial role in the Allied victory, contributing significantly to the defeat of Japan.
Japanese Americans during WWII
- Following the Pearl Harbour attack, over 120,000 Japanese Americans were relocated to internment camps.
- The internment camps were established by the U.S. government, citing national security concerns.
- The internment of Japanese Americans remains a controversial issue in U.S. history, with many considering it a grave injustice.
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Test your knowledge of World War II in the Pacific, including the Attack on Pearl Harbour and the American Entry into the War against Japan, as well as the treatment of Japanese Americans during this period.
