What is the significance of September 2nd in relation to VJ Day?
Britannica Insights: 75th Anniversary of V-J Day

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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It is the day Japan officially signed the surrender.
It is the day Germany surrendered in Europe.
It marks the defacto surrender of Japan.
It is the day the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.
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What was the primary purpose of the Potsdam Declaration?
To announce the end of World War II.
To demand Japan's unconditional surrender.
To serve as a warning to the Soviet Union.
To outline the terms for Germany's surrender.
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Which event is considered a major factor in Japan's decision to surrender?
The bombing of Pearl Harbor.
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
The Potsdam Conference.
The naval blockade of Japan.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who oversaw the occupation of Japan after its surrender?
Joseph Stalin
General Douglas MacArthur
President Harry S. Truman
Winston Churchill
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the social changes in Japan after the surrender?
Women gained the right to vote.
Japan expanded its military forces.
The emperor became a religious leader.
The economy shifted to a monarchy.
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How did most Americans first learn about VJ Day?
From a radio announcement.
By attending a public speech.
Via a newspaper headline.
Through a live television broadcast.
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What was President Truman's role in the announcement of VJ Day?
He delivered a press conference announcing Japan's acceptance.
He signed the surrender document.
He negotiated the terms of surrender with Japan.
He led the military forces in Japan.
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