Battle In The Central Pacific

Battle In The Central Pacific

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, History

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video discusses the strategic shift in the Pacific during World War II, highlighting the roles of Admiral Halsey and Admiral Nimitz. It covers the transition of the US Navy from a defensive stance to an offensive one, marking a significant change in the Pacific theater. The narrative emphasizes the end of two years of defensive operations and the beginning of a new offensive strategy aimed at Tokyo.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Naval Chief of the Southwest Pacific?

General MacArthur

Admiral Yamamoto

Halsey

Admiral Nimitz

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Admiral Nimitz play in the Pacific operations?

He led the air force operations.

He was the mastermind behind the new offensive.

He was responsible for logistics.

He was a frontline commander.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the new offensive across the Pacific?

It signaled a shift from defensive to offensive operations.

It was a diplomatic mission.

It was a retreat strategy.

It marked the beginning of World War II.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change did the US Navy undergo after two years?

They shifted from a defensive to an offensive strategy.

They started focusing on air operations.

They began peace negotiations.

They increased their defensive measures.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the target of the Battlewagons of Pearl Harbor?

Sydney

Tokyo

London

Berlin