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What event marked the beginning of the war between the Japanese and Americans?
What event marked the beginning of the war between the Japanese and Americans?
What strategy did the Japanese employ to conquer Manila?
What strategy did the Japanese employ to conquer Manila?
What was the significance of General Douglas MacArthur's declaration of Manila as an Open City?
What was the significance of General Douglas MacArthur's declaration of Manila as an Open City?
How did the Japanese conquest of Manila ultimately affect the Philippines?
How did the Japanese conquest of Manila ultimately affect the Philippines?
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What was the main reason why the United States joined World War II?
What was the main reason why the United States joined World War II?
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Flashcards
Pearl Harbor Attack
Pearl Harbor Attack
A surprise military strike by the Japanese against the U.S. naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941.
Open City Declaration
Open City Declaration
A status declared by General Douglas MacArthur for Manila to avoid destruction during WWII.
Japanese Occupation of the Philippines
Japanese Occupation of the Philippines
The period when Japanese forces took control of the Philippines during WWII.
Japanese Strategy
Japanese Strategy
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Destruction of Manila
Destruction of Manila
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Study Notes
Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor
- On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
- This surprise attack on the U.S. naval base led to the U.S. entering World War II.
- The attack was part of a larger plan to seize territories like Guam, Midway, and the Philippines.
Japanese Invasion of the Philippines
- Japan planned the invasion, including multiple approaches to the Philippines.
- Northern Luzon and Southern Luzon were targeted from Lingayen and Lamon Bay.
- These forces unified to capture Manila.
- Manila was subsequently occupied in 1942.
Manila's Declaration as an Open City
- General Douglas MacArthur declared Manila as an "Open City."
- This meant reducing the city's defenses to avoid destruction during the invasion.
- However, the Japanese disregarded this declaration.
- Manila suffered bombing and damage to historical structures.
- Examples include Sto. Domingo Church, San Juan de Letran and Colegio de Santa Catalina.
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Explore the key events surrounding Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent invasion of the Philippines during World War II. This quiz covers the strategic significance of Manila's declaration as an 'Open City' and the impact of the invasion on the Filipino populace. Test your knowledge of these pivotal moments in history.