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During World War II, the Battle of Guadalcanal was significant because it

A
was the first decisive victory for American naval forces.
B
evened out the naval strength of the Japanese and US navies.
C
was the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces.
D
allowed Japan to construct an airfield from which to attack the Allies.
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As a result of Japan’s increasing use of suicide attacks in 1945, Allied leaders began

A
decreasing the number of bombing raids on Japanese cities.
B
developing more accurate and effective anti-aircraft weapons.
C
thinking of a new strategy besides invading the Japanese mainland.
D
weighing the pros and cons of surrendering to the Japanese.
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Which is a result of island-hopping?

A
Islands were bombed from the air without the use of land troops.
B
The end of the war was faster and fewer lives were lost.
C
Islands that were once held by the US are now held by Japan.
D
The axis powers gained additional power in the Pacific.
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During World War II, who was the commander-in-chief of the Pacific fleet?

A
Dwight D. Eisenhower
B
Douglas MacArthur
C
Chester Nimitz
D
George S. Patton
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The Japanese planned to continue advancing and taking islands in the Pacific. Which of the following losses changed that plan?

A
Japan’s loss of aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway.
B
Japan’s loss of its naval base on the island of Midway.
C
Japan’s loss of its airfield on Guadalcanal.
D
Japan’s loss of ships and planes in the Coral Sea.
6

Which Allied nation dropped the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945?

A
Britain
B
United States
C
Australia
D
France
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During World War II, the Battle of the Coral Sea was significant because it

A
evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets.
B
was the first significant win for the Allies in the Pacific.
C
denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia.
D
was the first sea battle in which warships directly confronted one another.
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Before August 1945, military leaders in Japan

A
repeatedly asked the Allies for terms of surrender.
B
refused Allied requests for their surrender.
C
mounted a final offensive against Allied troops.
D
were unaware that the Allies had defeated Germany.
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During World War II, US naval forces were able to intercept the Japanese fleet before it reached Midway because

A
US ships were on their way to Japan when they met the outbound fleet.
B
US ships waited near the island to intercept inbound Japanese ships.
C
US intelligence had deciphered messages laying out the Japanese plan.
D
US warplanes on their way to Japan happened to spot the inbound fleet.
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Which of the following did General Douglas MacArthur do in the Southwest Pacific during World War II?

A
He commanded half of the American naval fleet.
B
He led US ground forces in an “island-hopping” campaign.
C
He worked behind the scenes with Australian leaders.
D
He was a field marshal in the Filipino armed forces.

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