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The attack at Pearl Harbour was a surprise. True or False?

True

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When did World War II begin and end?

World War II began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland and ended in 1945 after Germany surrendered in May 

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When did the bombing at Darwin start?

19th February, 1942


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What year did Mr T graduate Wesley

2022


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What company made the Japanese fighter bombers?

Mitsubishi 

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Which state is Pearl Harbour in?

Hawaii

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What was the name of the local Papuans who helped the ANZACs during the Kokoda campaign?

Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels

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How many civilians and allied service personnel were killed in the attacks?

252

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What university does Mr T go to?

Monash

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What was the Alexandra Hospital Massacre? 

Where Japanese soldiers killed hundreds of wounded patients, doctors, and staff after capturing the hospital during the Battle of Singapore.

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What was the date the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbour

December 7th, 1941

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What were 2 reasons why the ANZACs were not prepared for the Kokoda campaign

- Not trained in jungle warfare

- Wore desert camouflage

- Many got sick before receiving medication

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Giving an example, how was the Australian public affected by WWII

i.e.

- Rationing

- Forced employment

- Intentional blackouts 

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How long has Mr McGurn been teaching at Wesley?

18 Years

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Why is Singapore the "Gateway to Asia"?

Because it sits at a key shipping and trade crossroads between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific, linking major global trade routes.

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Why did Japan bomb PH?

Japan destroying Pearl Harbour could mean that it could expand into the Pacific without opposition.

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Which asian country did Japan want to invade for oil?

Indonesia (Dutch East Indies)

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Why was Darwin an important location?

Throughout WWII, Darwin was used as a base to deploy forces for the defense of the Dutch East Indies

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Which footy team is the greatest?

Geelong

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Why did Britain surrender?

Because Japanese forces rapidly advanced down Malaya, outflanked the island’s defenses, cutting supply lines and overwhelming the British

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How did the Attack on Pearl Harbor change the course of World War II? 

The Attack on Pearl Harbor damaged much of the US Pacific Fleet and exposed weaknesses in American readiness, but it also provoked immediate US entry into World War II, transforming the balance of power by bringing the United States’ industrial strength, military resources, and global influence fully into the Allied war effort.

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What is a reason for censorship in Australia during WWII?

  • To cover up how Darwin was underprepared for a Japanese attack
  • To allow for the media to cover up the effect of the bombing
  • To keep morale high across Australia
  • Furthermore, to prevent widespread panic, because if the enemy knew of citizens in panic, it would work in their favour.