Japan's Strategy in World War II

What was the primary motivation of Japan's decision to wage war on the Western powers?

• To gain control of the Dutch East Indies

• To retaliate against the US oil embargo

• To align with Germany and Italy

• To establish Pacific supremacy

Which event led to the US involvement in the Pacific War?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The Battle of Midway

• The occupation of Singapore

• The bombing of Hiroshima

What was the outcome of the Battle of Coral Sea?

• Tactical victory for the Japanese

• Strategic victory for the Allies

• Complete destruction of the Japanese fleet

• Loss of American aircraft carriers

Which battle marked the start of Allied offensive operations in the Pacific?

• Battle of Saipan

• Battle of Guadalcanal

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Okinawa

What was the American strategy after the Battle of Guadalcanal?

• Island hopping

• Strategic bombing

• Invasion of mainland Japan

• Creation of the Manhattan Project

Which battle resulted in the largest surrender in American history?

• Battle of Leyte Gulf

• Battle of Saipan

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Okinawa

What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project?

• To explore military uses of nuclear fission

• To develop atomic bombs

• To retaliate against Japanese aggression

• To establish air bases in the Pacific

Which event led to the surrender of Japan?

• The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• The invasion of Manchuria by the Russians

• The Battle of Okinawa

• The unconditional surrender of Emperor Hirohito

What was the outcome of the Battle of Iwo Jima?

• Tactical victory for the Japanese

• Strategic victory for the Allies

• Loss of American aircraft carriers

• Complete destruction of the Japanese garrison

What was the largest island battle of the Pacific War?

• Battle of Saipan

• Battle of Guadalcanal

• Battle of Iwo Jima

• Battle of Okinawa