End of World War II

Who was Emperor Hirohito?

• The Emperor of China and declared war on Japan

• The Emperor of Japan during WWII and signed the declaration letter to surrender

• The Emperor of Germany and declared war on the US

What form of government did General MacArthur establish for Japan AFTER WWII

• Absolute Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy (Parliamentary Democracy)

• Presidential Democracy

• Communist Oligarchy

What was the role of the Emperor in the new government of Japan AFTER WWII

• Autocratic Dictator

• Head of Government

• Removed from all involvement

• Symbolic Figurehead (Head of State)

What were Japanese Reparations?

• paying for damages they caused during WWII

• rebuilding their military after WWII

• rebuilding their economy after WWII

• being assisted by the US after WWII

The day that Japan surrendered is known as...

• D-DAY

• VJ Day

• VE Day

• USA Wins Day

What happened to government and military leaders in Japan after WWII?

• They went to trial and were punished for their actions

• They had to write a letter of apology to the US for bombing Pearl Harbor

• They were exiled from Japan

• They had to sign a treaty and resign from their government and military positions

Which US President approved of the atomic bombs being dropped on two Japanese cities?

• President Eisenhower

• President Roosevelt

• President Truman

• President MacArthur

What was the primary purpose of the United Nations, established after World War II?

• To promote international trade

• To maintain international peace and security

• To establish a global government

• To control nuclear weapons

Which conference led to the division of Germany into four occupation zones after World War II?

• Yalta Conference

• Potsdam Conference

• Tehran Conference

• Geneva Conference

What was the Marshall Plan?

• A military strategy to defeat Japan

• A plan to rebuild European economies

• A treaty to end World War II

• A strategy to contain communism