World War II in Asia and the Pacific, 1941–1945 GEOGRAPHY SKILLBUILDER: Interpreting Maps

1. Location Which battle was fought in the most northern
region?
2. Movement From what two general directions did Allied
forces move in on Japan?

Which is one reason many african nations have not prospered after gaining independence from european colonial powers? a. colonial powers sent their weakest economic advisors to the new countries, and their recommendations were flawed. b. independence left them with weak economies, and many countries have been unable to overcome or recover from these burdens. c. the desert region of the interior is inhospitable to foreign investors, and business interests focused on the coastal mediterranean cities. d. the money endowed upon independence is still tied up in the bank of england, which is hesitant to make loans to struggling nations.

Which fundamental right is protected in this excerpt ?

The soldiers in the novel use the phrase "it all looked good on paper" several times throughout their experiences. what does this mean in the context of the war?