What was the primary reason for Japan's initial alliance with the United States during World War I?
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To secure a favorable position at the Paris Peace Conference
To counter Chinese influence in Asia
To gain access to American technology
To obtain natural resources from the U.S.
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What action by Japan in the 1930s escalated tensions with the United States?
Signing a treaty with Germany
Attacking British colonies
Invading Manchuria
Building a large naval fleet
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Why did Japan believe attacking Pearl Harbor would be beneficial?
It would prevent the U.S. from joining the war
It would lead to a peace treaty with the U.S.
It would allow Japan to control Southeast Asia
It would force the U.S. to surrender immediately
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the main target of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?
Aircraft carriers
Battleships
Submarines
Military bases on the mainland
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the U.S. respond to the attack on Pearl Harbor?
By declaring war on Japan, Germany, and Italy
By immediately negotiating peace with Japan
By retreating from the Pacific region
By forming an alliance with China
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant reason the attack on Pearl Harbor did not achieve Japan's long-term goals?
The U.S. had already planned to focus on Europe first
Japan failed to destroy the U.S. Pacific Fleet
The U.S. immediately retaliated with nuclear weapons
The attack led to Japan losing its allies
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the strategic mistake Japan made during the attack on Pearl Harbor?
They failed to coordinate with Germany and Italy
They underestimated the U.S. military strength
They did not launch a third wave of attacks
They attacked during the night
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