American Cultures Chapter 14 Study Guide - Part 3

During World War I, what was the relationship between Japan and the United States?

• They were enemies

• They were allies

• They were neutral

Which country was considered the Pacific’s industrial and economic leader during the early 20th century?

• China

• United States

• Japan

How did the United States respond to the Japanese invasion of China?

• Supported Japan

• Remained neutral

• Supported China

Who was the Emperor of Japan during the 1930s and 1940s?

• Hirohito

• Akihito

• Meiji

Although Japan was technically ruled by an Emperor, who actually controlled the country in the 1930s and 1940s?

• The military

• The parliament

• The samurai

Which Japanese general played a significant leadership role during the military control of Japan in the 1930s and 1940s?

• General Hideki Tojo

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Isoroku Yamamoto

Which regions did the Japanese Empire expand into as war broke out in Europe?

• China and Indochina

• India and Australia

• Korea and Russia

What actions did FDR take to try to stop Japanese expansion?

• Signed a peace treaty

• Imposed an embargo on oil, iron ore, fuel, steel, and rubber, and froze all financial assets

• Sent military forces to Japan

Why was war considered imminent between the United States and Japan according to the information provided?

• Because diplomatic relations improved

• Because all trade was ended and tensions escalated

• Because Japan withdrew from China

On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

• December 7th, 1941

• July 4th, 1942

• November 11th, 1940