Quiz: World War II in the Pacific

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When was Pearl Harbor?

A. 12/7/1941

B. 6/6/1944

C. 8/6/1945

D. 12/8/1941

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Pearl harbor occurred on December 7, 1941 in Hawaii. 350 aircraft and 8 battleships were destroyed or damaged. For more information, visit http://www.pearlharbor.org/

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IncorrectJune 6, 1944 is known as D-day, or when Allied forces first invaded more information about D-day can be found at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dday/

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Maybe Next TimeAugust 6, 1945 was the day that the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima by the B-52 named Enola Gay for more information visit http://www.cfo.doe.gov/me70/manhattan/hiroshima.htm

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AlmostDecember 8, 1941 was the day that President Franklin Roosevelt delivered his famous speech, asking Congress to declare war on Japan for more information visit http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5166/

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What country was the United States fighting in the Pacific during World War II?

A. Great Britain

B. Germany

C. Japan

D. Soviet Union

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Great Britain and the Soviet Union were the two major allies of the United States during World War II.

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Germany was the primary axis power in Europe during World War II. For more information visit http://germanyinworldwar2.com/

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Japan was the country that attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7 1941 and was the primary enemy during the Pacific War. More information at http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2129.html

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Who was the emperor of Japan during World War II

D. Hirohito

A. Adolf Hitler

B. Benito Mussolini

C. Joseph Stalin

WrongAdolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany, more information at http://www.secondworldwar.co.uk/ahitler.html

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Please Try AgainBenito Mussolini was the fascist dictator of Italy during World War 2. More information at http://comandosupremo.com/mussolini.html

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IncorrectJoseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War 2. The Soviet Union was allied with the United States and Great Britain during the war. More information at http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/RUSstalin.htm

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CorrectHirohito was the emperor of Japan when it attacked the United States at Pearl Harbor and during the rest of World War II. More information at http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWhirohito.htm

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Which battle involved 5 United State’s Marines raising a flag over Mount

Suribachi?

A. Battle of Midway

B. Battle of Iwo Jima

C. Battle of the Coral Sea

D. Pearl Harbor

IncorrectThe Battle of Midway was fought between June 4-7, 1942 near Midway atoll in the Pacific Ocean. More information avaliable at http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/midway/midway.htm

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The Battle of Iwo Jima took place in February 1945 and was crucial to the United States island hopping strategy to reach the Japanese mainland. More information at http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/battle_of_iwo_jima.htm

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Try AgainThe Battle of the Coral Sea took place in May 1942 and prevented the Japanese from capturing Port Moresby, New Guinea. More information at http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/events/wwii-pac/coralsea/coralsea.htm

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Maybe Next TimePearl harbor occurred on December 7, 1941 in Hawaii. 350 aircraft and 8 battleships were destroyed or damaged. For more information, visit http://www.pearlharbor.org/

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Which day did Japan surrender to the United States?

A. 8/14/1945

B. 12/7/1941

C. 6/6/1944

D. 8/6/1945

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Japan surrendered to the United States on August 14, 1945 after the dropping of atomic bombs on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. More information at http://www.history.com/topics/v-j-day

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Pearl harbor occurred on December 7, 1941 in Hawaii. 350 aircraft and 8 battleships were destroyed or damaged. For more information, visit http://www.pearlharbor.org/

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June 6, 1944 is known as D-day, or when Allied forces first invaded more information about D-day can be found at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/dday/

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Maybe Next TimeAugust 6, 1945 was the day that the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima by the B-52 named Enola Gay for more information visit http://www.cfo.doe.gov/me70/manhattan/hiroshima.htm

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