War In The Pacific Flashcards
0
Q
Why Australia felt threatened
A
We were technologically behind Japan
Only 7 million people
No soldiers to defend, all in the Middle East
1
Q
Reason
A
Japan was trying to create an empire that encompassed many Asian countries
Australia felt threatened
2
Q
When did Japan take control over lots of regions?
A
1942
3
Q
10 Regions under Japanese control
A
Korea Part of China Burma Thailand French Indo China Philippines Malaysia Singapore Indonesia New Guinea
4
Q
When was the pearl harbour bombed?
A
1941
5
Q
Why was pearl harbour bombed?
A
Japan was concerned if the power America had because of their ability to fly planes at any distance ( because of their air craft carriers)
