Turning Points in the Pacific

Question 1

How did the Battle of the Coral Sea impact Japan’s war strategy?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: It prevented Japan from attacking Australia.

Question 2

Why was the Battle of the Coral Sea so crucial for the United States?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The battle halted Japan’s push toward Australia.

Question 3

What contributed to the American victory at Midway?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: Admiral Nimitz knew that the Japanese were going to attack Midway Island.

Question 4

Why was the victory so important?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: Japan’s loss of ships and planes prevented it from continuing to advance across the Pacific.

Question 5

Why did the United States develop the island-hopping strategy? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The strategy sped up the war.; D: The strategy saved the lives of US soldiers.

Question 6

Why were so many Japanese lives lost in the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C: The Japanese commanders refused to surrender, even when the battle had been lost.

Turning Points in the Pacific Answers