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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the wily MacArthur label the box containing his tea service, candelabra, and other personal items so that the box survived the attack on Manila?

2. Who did Quezon designate as his successor as president of the Philippines should he and Osmeña be killed during their flight to Australia?

3. On which political party ticket did people begin to talk about MacArthur running for President as he began to succeed against the Japanese in the Pacific?

4. Who was named commander of the Pacific Ocean Areas in 1942?

5. How high was the Anglo-American commitment of military resources to the Pacific?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was NSC-68 and how might public knowledge of it have prevented the Korean War?

2. What was the Japanese reaction when the MacArthurs left Tokyo on April 16, 1951?

3. What led to MacArthur's dismissal from the Army after fifty two years of service?

4. Why did wealthy Filipinos collaborate with the Japanese during World War II?

5. What was the reaction of the American public when MacArthur was dismissed from the Army?

6. Why were the Japanese people still convinced that they were winning the war once MacArthur retook the Philippines?

7. How did American code-breakers contribute to the war effort in the Pacific?

8. What was the status of women in Japanese society when the Japanese surrendered and ended World War II?

9. At the beginning of the Korean War, what factors were against the American troops?

10. Why did MacArthur want to launch an amphibious attack against the North Koreans at Inchon and what objections did his advisers have against that location?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Douglas MacArthur's popularity with the public and his relationship with the press. How did his popularity in the press bring him into conflict with politicians? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss MacArthur's experience as superintendent of West Point and the changes he made in that office. How did his experience as a West Point cadet influence his plans for revamping the military academy's programs? Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Douglas MacArthur's relationship with his mother and her influence on his marriages and career. Cite examples from the text to support your conclusions.

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