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What was the primary reason for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
What was the primary reason for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
- The U.S. cut off oil supplies after Japan invaded China. (correct)
- They aimed to sabotage American naval power.
- They sought revenge for previous American actions.
- They wanted to expand their territory in the Pacific.
What was the main purpose of the Navajo Code Talkers during the war?
What was the main purpose of the Navajo Code Talkers during the war?
- To translate Japanese messages into English.
- To assist in radio operations only.
- To provide intelligence about enemy movements.
- To create an unbreakable code using their language. (correct)
What significant decision did President Truman face regarding the atomic bomb?
What significant decision did President Truman face regarding the atomic bomb?
- Whether to test it on American soil first.
- Whether to share the technology with allies.
- Whether to use it to end the war while minimizing American casualties. (correct)
- Whether to destroy the plans to prevent future use.
Which group of people were primarily impacted by Executive Order 9066?
Which group of people were primarily impacted by Executive Order 9066?
What was the outcome of the Korematsu vs. United States case in 1944?
What was the outcome of the Korematsu vs. United States case in 1944?
What military strategy did Douglas MacArthur use to weaken Japanese resources during WWII?
What military strategy did Douglas MacArthur use to weaken Japanese resources during WWII?
What action did Harry Truman take that significantly impacted the outcome of World War II?
What action did Harry Truman take that significantly impacted the outcome of World War II?
What was the significance of the Battle of Midway during WWII?
What was the significance of the Battle of Midway during WWII?
What prompted President Roosevelt to issue Executive Order 9066?
What prompted President Roosevelt to issue Executive Order 9066?
What was the primary consequence of the Bataan Death March?
What was the primary consequence of the Bataan Death March?
What was the purpose of the Doolittle Raids?
What was the purpose of the Doolittle Raids?
Which countries were part of the Axis Powers during WWII?
Which countries were part of the Axis Powers during WWII?
What type of information is referred to as propaganda?
What type of information is referred to as propaganda?
Flashcards
Manhattan Project
Manhattan Project
The code name for the US atomic bomb project.
Island Hopping
Island Hopping
A series of short journeys between islands to cross an ocean.
Navajo Code Talkers
Navajo Code Talkers
Navajo Native Americans who used their language for secret codes during WWII.
Truman's atomic bomb decision
Truman's atomic bomb decision
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Executive Order 9066
Executive Order 9066
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Douglas MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur
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Harry Truman
Harry Truman
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Bataan Death March
Bataan Death March
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Battle of Midway
Battle of Midway
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Allied Powers
Allied Powers
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Axis Powers
Axis Powers
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Atomic Bombs (Hiroshima/Nagasaki)
Atomic Bombs (Hiroshima/Nagasaki)
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Study Notes
WWII in the Pacific - Key Figures and Events
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Douglas MacArthur: Commanded the US Army in the Pacific, using the island-hopping strategy to weaken Japan's resources.
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Harry Truman: Ordered the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender and the end of WWII. These bombings resulted in the deaths of over 200,000 people.
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Chester Nimitz: Commander in Chief of the US Pacific Fleet, crucial to the victory at the Battle of Midway.
Key Terms and Concepts
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Executive Order 9066: Forced the relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps, driven by anti-Japanese sentiment. These camps were in poor conditions.
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Bataan Death March: The forced march of American and Filipino prisoners of war by the Japanese, resulting in thousands of deaths as part of the wider war.
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Japanese Internment Camps: Established by Executive Order 9066, forcing Japanese Americans on the West Coast to relocate to these camps.
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Battle of Midway: A decisive Allied victory that decimated the Japanese fleet, providing a significant advantage in the Pacific. It was a turning point in the war.
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Allied Powers: Composed of the USA, Great Britain, and France. These powers collaborated to defeat the Axis powers.
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Axis Powers: Included Italy, Germany, and Japan.
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Propaganda: Information used to promote a political cause, often biased or misleading.
Additional Events
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Doolittle Raids: First major air raid of the Japanese home islands, boosting U.S. morale.
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Manhattan Project: The code name for the development of the atomic bomb, involving thousands of Americans.
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Island Hopping: A strategy to get closer to Japan by taking island after island, weakening enemy forces.
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Navajo Code Talkers: Navajo Native Americans who used their language as a secret code, helping in the war effort.
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Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The atomic bombs dropped on Japanese cities, ultimately leading to Japan's surrender.
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Korematsu v. United States (1944): A Supreme Court case related to Japanese American internment, which did not overturn the internment camps.
Significance of Pearl Harbor
- Pearl Harbor Attack: The unprovoked Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor brought the US into WWII. This was a primary cause of the US actions against Japan.
- Oil Embargo: The US restricting oil supplies to Japan had a major consequence, sparking Japan's anger toward the US, and leading to attacks such as Pearl Harbor.
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