TURNING POINTS IN THE PACIFIC 90% QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

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. CORRECT ANSWER C. Which of the following losses changed the Japanese plan to continue advancing and taking islands in the Pacific? 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. CORRECT ANSWER A. 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. CORRECT ANSWER B. During World War II, US naval forces were able to intercept the Japanese fleet before it reached Midway because