Philippine History Timeline 1941-1942
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When did the Japanese invasion of the Philippines begin?

  • December 22, 1941
  • December 7, 1941
  • December 8, 1941 (correct)
  • December 30, 1941
  • Who was in command of the United States Armed Forces in the Far East during World War II?

  • General George S. Patton
  • Admiral Chester W. Nimitz
  • General Douglas MacArthur (correct)
  • Admiral William Halsey
  • Where did President Quezon flee to with his family and some officials during World War II?

  • Leyte
  • Corregidor (correct)
  • Palawan
  • Mindanao
  • Which event triggered the United States' entry into World War II?

    <p>Japanese invasion of Pearl Harbor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the infamous event that followed the surrender of American and Filipino forces in Bataan?

    <p>Bataan Death March</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the duration of the battle in Bataan?

    <p>Four months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the battle in Bataan on the war fronts?

    <p>It delayed the invasion of Australia and New Zealand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the primary fighters in Bataan according to the text?

    <p>Untrained citizen soldiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed significantly to the surrender in Bataan?

    <p>Overwhelming enemy forces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the conditions faced during the battle in Bataan?

    <p>Adverse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Commonwealth Act 671 passed by the National Assembly?

    <p>It invested the president with extraordinary powers to deal with the Japanese invasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of Manila after it was declared an Open City?

    <p>The Japanese entered Manila on January 2, 1942 and the city was abandoned by its residents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of General Douglas MacArthur during the defense of the Philippines?

    <p>MacArthur ordered the retreat of the USAFFE troops to Bataan and then left for Australia on March 11, 1942.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fate of the USAFFE troops who were forced to surrender in Bataan?

    <p>The USAFFE troops who surrendered in Bataan were forced to endure the Bataan Death March, a horrific atrocity committed by the Japanese.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Sakdalista Movement during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?

    <p>The Sakdalista Movement had no significant impact on the Japanese occupation of the Philippines and the resistance efforts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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