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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. Why did Americans at home during World War II have trouble following the war in the Pacific?

2. For whom did the 400,000 Japanese soldiers occupying the Philippines in 1944 think it would be a supreme honor to die in battle?

3. What was MacArthur's goal for Korea?

4. What did the Japanese soldiers on Rabaul prefer to do rather than surrender to the Americans?

5. Which of the following statements does not describe the opinions of MacArthur and the Joint Chiefs of Staff about policy in Korea?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What changes in Korea in the late 1940's indicated that a war might be imminent?

3. Who wanted MacArthur to run for President against Roosevelt in 1944 and how did MacArthur claim to feel about politics at that time?

4. How did the American infantry differ from the German and Japanese infantry during World War II?

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

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

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

8. How did MacArthur demonstrate his knowledge of the Japanese culture and thinking in his treatment of the Japanese after their surrender?

9. How important did MacArthur consider airplanes and aerial assaults during the War in the Pacific?

10. What was A-Day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the fathering styles of Douglas MacArthur, his father, and grandfather, as well as their relationships with their sons. Cite examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss MacArthur's policies in Korea and how they conflicted with what the Joint Chiefs of Staff believed should be the United States position in Korea. How did the situation in Korea lead to MacArthur's dismissal from the Army, and how did his conflict with Truman parallel his father's conflict with Taft? 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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