Japanese Occupation: The Second World War Flashcards
Government in preparation of the independence of the Filipinos
Commonwealth
The Americans promised the Filipino nation an
Independence
During the 1930s to 1940s
World was engulfed with the rise of authoritarianism and war
Countries with authoritarianism ideologies aimed to
Expand territories and achieve world domination
Axis powers were opposed of the countries
US, Soviet Union, and UK
In Europe, Nazi Germany led by _ and Kingdom of Italy under _
Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini
The Empire of Japan under _
Hideki Tojo
During the mid-20th century, Japan was a
Rising Imperial Power
Reasons why Japan invade other countries
-Wanted to compete with Western imperialism
-Needed resources
-Expand territories
American military base in the Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Why did they bombarded the Pearl Harbor?
To dismantle US’ military power
When the Japanese started to attack, Quezon declared?
The zero hour has arrived
Quezon and top officials of the Commonwealth evacuated to
Corregidor Island
Manila was declared as _ by General MacArthur to prevent bombings and civilian casualties
Open City
Promised the Filipino people “I shall return”
General Douglas MacArthur
