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What was the main reason President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan?

• To expand U.S. territories in the Pacific

• Because of the attack on Pearl Harbor

• To support Germany and Italy

• To stop Japanese immigration to the U.S.

Which battle marked the first major defeat for the Japanese navy during World War II?

• Battle of Coral Sea

• Battle of Leyte Gulf

• Battle of Midway

• Battle of Iwo Jima

What was the strategic importance of the island-hopping strategy used by the Allies in the Pacific?

• It allowed the Allies to capture every island in the Pacific.

• It helped the Allies avoid heavily fortified Japanese islands.

• It focused on building new islands for military bases.

• It aimed to negotiate peace with Japan.

Who led the daring raid on Japan in April 1942 to boost American morale?

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle

• President Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the outcome of the Battle of Coral Sea?

• A decisive victory for Japan

• A draw, but it halted a Japanese invasion

• A decisive victory for the United States

• An unimportant skirmish with no impact

Why was the Battle of Guadalcanal significant for the United States?

• It was the first major land offensive against Japan.

• It resulted in the capture of Tokyo.

• It was the last battle of World War II.

• It was a naval battle with no land involvement.

What was the main goal of the U.S. forces during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

• To capture a base for launching attacks on Japan

• To negotiate peace with Japan

• To establish a new government on the island

• To evacuate Japanese civilians

Which photograph became a symbol of bravery and sacrifice during the Battle of Iwo Jima?

• The raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi

• The signing of the peace treaty on the USS Missouri

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor

• The launch of the Doolittle Raid

What was the significance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf?

• It was the first battle fought entirely by aircraft.

• It was one of the largest naval battles in history.

• It marked the end of World War II.

• It was a minor skirmish with little impact.

What was the main reason for the U.S. dropping atomic bombs on Japan?

• To test new weapons technology

• To force Japan to surrender and avoid a costly invasion

• To destroy Japan's natural resources

• To demonstrate power to the Soviet Union