The War in the Pacific - Guided Reading Worksheet

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) The War in the Pacific Date and Place: April 1942, Bataan Leaders Involved: ___________ What happened? ___________

• Leaders Involved: Japanese and American military leaders. What happened? The Bataan Death March occurred after the surrender of Bataan to Japanese forces.

• Leaders Involved: British and German military leaders. What happened? The Blitz on London began after the surrender of Dunkirk to German forces.

• Leaders Involved: Soviet and Japanese military leaders. What happened? The Battle of Midway occurred after the surrender of Midway to Soviet forces.

• Leaders Involved: American and Italian military leaders. What happened? The Invasion of Sicily occurred after the surrender of Sicily to American forces.

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) The War in the Pacific Date and Place: June 1942, Midway

• Leaders Involved: Admiral Chester Nimitz (U.S.), Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto (Japan). What happened? The U.S. Navy defeated the Japanese fleet at Midway, turning the tide of the war in the Pacific.

• Leaders Involved: General Douglas MacArthur (U.S.), Emperor Hirohito (Japan). What happened? The Japanese army surrendered at Midway, ending the war in the Pacific.

• Leaders Involved: Admiral William Halsey (U.S.), General Hideki Tojo (Japan). What happened? The U.S. Army invaded Midway and captured the Japanese forces.

• Leaders Involved: President Franklin D. Roosevelt (U.S.), Admiral Yamamoto (Japan). What happened? The U.S. Navy retreated from Midway, allowing Japan to expand its territory.

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) The War in the Pacific Date and Place: August 1942, Guadalcanal Leaders Involved: ___________ What happened? ___________

• Answers will vary. Example: Leaders Involved: U.S. Marines, Japanese military leaders. What happened? The Allies began their first major offensive against Japan, leading to a prolonged battle.

• Leaders Involved: British Navy, Chinese generals. What happened? The Allies surrendered to Japan after a short battle.

• Leaders Involved: Soviet Union, Australian forces. What happened? Japan launched a surprise attack and won quickly.

• Leaders Involved: German forces, Italian commanders. What happened? The Axis powers gained control of Guadalcanal.

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) The War in the Pacific Date and Place: October 1944, Leyte Gulf Leaders Involved: ___________ What happened? ___________

• Leaders Involved: General Douglas MacArthur (U.S.), Japanese naval leaders. What happened? The largest naval battle of World War II, resulting in a decisive Allied victory.

• Leaders Involved: Winston Churchill (U.K.), Adolf Hitler (Germany). What happened? The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

• Leaders Involved: Franklin D. Roosevelt (U.S.), Benito Mussolini (Italy). What happened? The invasion of Normandy.

• Leaders Involved: Emperor Hirohito (Japan), Joseph Stalin (U.S.S.R.). What happened? The bombing of Pearl Harbor.

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) The War in the Pacific Date and Place: March 1945, Iwo Jima

• Leaders Involved: U.S. Marines, Japanese defenders. What happened? The U.S. captured Iwo Jima after fierce fighting, gaining a strategic base.

• Leaders Involved: British Navy, German soldiers. What happened? The British captured Iwo Jima with minimal resistance.

• Leaders Involved: Soviet Army, Japanese civilians. What happened? The Soviets liberated Iwo Jima peacefully.

• Leaders Involved: Chinese forces, Japanese defenders. What happened? The Chinese took Iwo Jima after a short battle.

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) The War in the Pacific Date and Place: June 1945, Okinawa Leaders Involved: ___________ What happened? ___________

• Leaders Involved: U.S. Army and Marine leaders, Japanese defenders. What happened? The Allies captured Okinawa, paving the way for a possible invasion of Japan.

• Leaders Involved: British Navy and Chinese forces. What happened? The Allies surrendered Okinawa to Japan.

• Leaders Involved: Soviet Union and Japanese leaders. What happened? The Soviets occupied Okinawa after fierce fighting.

• Leaders Involved: Australian forces and Japanese defenders. What happened? Okinawa remained under Japanese control after the battle.

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) The War in the Pacific Date and Place: September 1945, Tokyo Bay Leaders Involved: ___________ What happened? ___________

• Leaders Involved: General Douglas MacArthur, Japanese officials. What happened? Japan formally surrendered aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II.

• Leaders Involved: Winston Churchill, Soviet officials. What happened? Germany surrendered in Berlin, ending World War II.

• Leaders Involved: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Chinese officials. What happened? The United Nations was formed in San Francisco.

• Leaders Involved: Adolf Hitler, Allied officials. What happened? The Nuremberg Trials began in Germany.

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) The Science of War Date and Place: July 1945, Los Alamos Leaders Involved: ___________ What happened? ___________

• Leaders Involved: J. Robert Oppenheimer, Manhattan Project scientists. What happened? The first atomic bomb was tested at Los Alamos, New Mexico.

• Leaders Involved: Winston Churchill, Allied commanders. What happened? The surrender of Germany was signed at Los Alamos, New Mexico.

• Leaders Involved: Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. Navy officers. What happened? The D-Day invasion was launched from Los Alamos, New Mexico.

• Leaders Involved: Albert Einstein, Axis scientists. What happened? The atomic bomb was dropped on Los Alamos, New Mexico.

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) The Science of War Date and Place: August 1945, Hiroshima, Nagasaki Leaders Involved: ___________ What happened? ___________

• Leaders Involved: President Harry S. Truman, Japanese leaders. What happened? Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender.

• Leaders Involved: Winston Churchill, Soviet leaders. What happened? The Allies signed a peace treaty with Japan in Berlin.

• Leaders Involved: Emperor Hirohito, Franklin D. Roosevelt. What happened? Japan invaded the United States, leading to the end of the war.

• Leaders Involved: General Douglas MacArthur, Chinese leaders. What happened? The United States launched a naval blockade on Japan, forcing surrender.

As you read about the defeat of Japan and the end of the war, write notes to describe important wartime and war-related events. (Leave the shaded box blank.) Planning and Rebuilding for Peace Date and Place: February 1945, Yalta Leaders Involved: ___________ What happened? ___________

• Leaders Involved: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin. What happened? The Yalta Conference was held to plan postwar Europe.

• Leaders Involved: Harry S. Truman, Charles de Gaulle, Mao Zedong. What happened? The Potsdam Conference was held to discuss the surrender of Japan.

• Leaders Involved: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Benito Mussolini, Hideki Tojo. What happened? The Paris Peace Treaties were signed to end World War II.

• Leaders Involved: Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Georges Clemenceau. What happened? The Treaty of Versailles was signed to end World War I.