Which was a direct consequence of the japanese conquering the philippines in 1942?
a. general macarthur escaped to australia.
b. american and filipino troops retreated to bataan.
c. general macarthur pushed japanese troops out of the country.
d. japanese troops captured american and filipino soldiers.

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The correct answer is: D. Japanese troops captured American and Filipino soldiers, 76.000 prisioners were captured by Japanese troops when the Japanese conquering of Phillipines officially succeed in May 10th with the surrender of Mindanao.

It is true that General MacArthur escaped to Australia and that American and Filipino troops retreated to Bataan, but this was during the campaign, not as a direct consequence of the conquering. In the other hand, it is not true that Japanese troops were pushed out of the country as a consequence, because the conflict ended in a Japanese victory.  

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