General Douglas MacArthur Inspects South Pacific Army Base

General Douglas MacArthur renews his commitment to lead an offensive to free the Philippines, isolate Japanese forces in the South Seas, and liberate the China Coast. He inspects a camp in the Southwest Pacific and promises the people of the Philippines that they will return.

What was General Douglas MacArthur's renewed commitment during the strategic planning in Australia?

• To establish a new base in Hawaii

• To lead an offensive to free the Philippines

• To negotiate peace with Japan

• To lead a defensive campaign in Europe

What was one of the key objectives of the strategic military plans?

• To focus on economic development

• To build a new naval fleet

• To isolate Japanese forces in the South Seas

• To form alliances with European countries

Which area was targeted for liberation as part of the strategic military plans?

• The Middle East

• The China Coast

• The Arctic Circle

• The Atlantic Ocean

What activity did MacArthur undertake in the Southwest Pacific area?

• He launched an airstrike

• He signed a peace treaty

• He inspected a camp

• He conducted a naval battle

What promise did MacArthur make to the people of the Philippines?

• To return and liberate them

• To provide economic aid

• To establish a new government

• To relocate them to Australia