Language Arts
What year did the United States capture the island of Guam from Spain?
June 21, 1898
What year did the Battle of Midway take place?
1942
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Who were the Navajo Code Talkers?
Navajo soldiers who used a special code in WWII.
Name two environmental effects following the atomic bomb droppings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Possible answers: Air and water pollution, killing of plants and animals, hundreds of fires
What did the Japanese name Guam during the Japanese occupation?
Omiya Jima
What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in the context of the Pacific Theater?
It halted Japanese expansion and put them on the defensive.
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How did the Navajo Code work?
It used the Navajo language and a complex system of words and phrases.
Which atomic bombing was considered the worst?
Hiroshima
What was the name of the U.S. radio navy man who escaped execution from the Japanese with the help of local Chamorro’s?
George Tweed
Who was the Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Combined Fleet during the Battle of Midway?
Yamamoto Isoroku
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13
What was the impact of the Navajo Code Talkers in WWII?
They helped win key battles in the Pacific by transmitting secure messages.
What is smog?
Smog is a mixture of smoke and fog.
What was the name of the Japanese soldier who survived and remained hidden in a cave for 28 years after the attack on Guam?
Shoichi Yokoi
What role did the island of Midway play in the battle?
It served as a strategic base for the American forces.
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How are the themes of courage and resilience shown in Under the Blood Red Sun?
Characters show bravery and perseverance similar to the Navajo Code Talkers.
How can people improve air quality?
Plant more trees