Battle of Iwo Jima {Ans: The U.S. wanted to use the island as a base for bombers to reach Japan; U.S. was successful.}Douglas MacArthur {Ans: He was the head U.S. general in the Pacific theater; he took the official surrender of Japan.}What were the short-term effects of the war? {Ans: Children were raised by mothers or were left in day care. Japanese internment camps}What things did Americans have to give up during World War II? {Ans: Certain food, sugar, gas, luxury items, etc.}Nazi {Ans: Hitler's political group that took control of Germany.}Why did Japan begin to conquer Asia? {Ans: Japan wanted Asia's resources}