Which was a direct consequence of the Japanese conquering the Philippines in 1942?

A General MacArthur escaped to Australia.

B American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan.

C General MacArthur pushed Japanese troops out of the country.

D Japanese troops captured American and Filipino soldiers.

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Cristal Hull

3 August, 04:33

Which was a direct consequence of the Japanese conquering the Philippines in 1942?

A General MacArthur escaped to Australia.

B American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan.

C General MacArthur pushed Japanese troops out of the country.

D Japanese troops captured American and Filipino soldiers.

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Lydia Mathis · Answer 1

A. American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan as a direct consequence of the Japanese invading the Philipines. The battle of Bataan was the most intense phase of the Japanese war

Maia Fry · Answer 2

Correct answer choice is:

B. American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan.

Explanation:

The Japanese invasion of the Philippines happened within 1942 and 1945 when Imperial Japan conquered the Commonwealth of the Philippines through World War 2. The incursion of the Philippines began on 8 December 1941, ten hours behind the assault on Pearl Harbor. American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan as a direct consequence of the Japanese invading the Philipines. The battle of Bataan was the most intense phase of the Japanese war

Which was a direct consequence of the Japanese conquering the Philippines in 1942?A General MacArthur escaped to Australia.B American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan.C General MacArthur pushed Japanese troops out of the country.D Japanese troops captured American and Filipino soldiers.