Question

Why did General MacArthur leave his station in the Philippines?

Roosevelt wanted MacArthur to lead a battle over the Midway islands.

MacArthur feared what would happen if he were caught by the enemy.

MacArthur was called to lead the second front in North Africa.

MacArthur received orders from Washington directing him to Australia.
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Answer 1

The Japanese were pushing their attack on the Philippine Islands and the US Army was retreating towards the Batan Penisular. They were completely cut off. The only hope was for the US Navy to send ships to rescue them. However, the Navy was still suffering from the attack at Pearl Harbor. No forces were available to send. So MacArthur was ordered to leave. His capture would have been very demoralizing to the US war effort and the soldiers who served under him and in other areas of the Pacific theater. So the answer here is B

Answer 2

B is incorrect on the plato system

Answer 3

c is also incorrect