US7 : The War in the Pacific

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in the Pacific Theater of World War II?

• It marked the beginning of the war in the Pacific

• It was the turning point in the Pacific Theater

• It led to the surrender of Japan

• It had no significant impact on the war

What was the U.S. military strategy known as, which aimed to gain a position close to mainland Japan?

• Blitzkrieg

• Island Hopping

• Trench Warfare

• Guerrilla Warfare

Where did the Bataan Death March take place during World War II?

• Iwo Jima

• Guam

• Philippines

• Hawaii

During World War II, the United States was at war with which two countries?

• Germany and Japan

• Italy and Japan

• Germany and Italy

• Italy and China

Who was the commander of the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II?

• Douglas MacArthur

• George S. Patton

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Chester W. Nimitz

Who was the commander of the U.S. Navy and Allied land and sea forces in the Pacific during World War II?

• George S. Patton

• George Marshall

• Omar Bradley

• Chester W. Nimitz

The Battle of Midway was a crucial victory for the United States because it -

• dealt a severe blow to the Japanese Navy.

• was the last sea battle of the war with Japan.

• was fought on Japanese territory.

• destroyed Japan's will to continue fighting.

Why did the United States seize Pacific islands during World War II?

• to gain access to vital natural resources

• to fulfill commitments to military alliances

• to protect shipping routes for neutral countries

• to establish military bases for use in further attacks