Question

Which is a direct consequence of the Japanese conquering the Philippines in 1942

Answer 1

. American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan as a direct consequence of the Japanese conquering the Philippines in 1942.

Answer 2

The United States replied to Japanese violence in the pacific region by insertion of total financial & oil embargo.

Japan began declaring its dominance in the pacific territory via its extensive Navy.

After announcing its superiority over Manchuria and later in Philippines, Japan ordered its Navy to float over the entire Hawaiian Island.  

USA controlled the export of aircraft parts and oil to Japan.

The action of FDR was officially called “Moral Embargo”.