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In which three other places did the Japanese attack and capture after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

A) Philippines, Singapore, Hong Kong
B) Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii
C) Alaska, Midway, Wake Island
D) China, India, Malaya

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Final answer:

The Japanese attacked and captured the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaya after Pearl Harbor.The correct option is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese went on to attack and capture several other places. The three places they captured were:

  1. Philippines: The Japanese invaded and conquered the Philippines, cutting off China from all overland routes to the western allies.
  2. Singapore: The Japanese seized the British base of Singapore, securing a much-needed source of oil.
  3. Malaya: The Japanese captured Malaya, gaining control over the oil-rich Dutch East Indies and British Borneo.
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