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The World War II strategy used by the US for attacking Japan was called

A
the Nimitz strategy.
B
the MacArthur strategy.
C
island hopping.
D
Kamikaze attacks.
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The Japanese planned to continue advancing and taking islands in the Pacific. Which of these losses changed that plan?

A
Japan’s loss of ships and planes in the Coral Sea.
B
Japan’s loss of its naval base on the island of Midway.
C
Japan’s loss of aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway.
D
Japan’s loss of its airfield on Guadalcanal.
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During World War II, the Battle of the Coral Sea was significant because it

A
denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia.
B
evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets.
C
was the first sea battle in which warships directly confronted one another.
D
was the first significant win for the Allies in the Pacific.
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Which is a result of island-hopping?

A
The end of the war was faster and fewer lives were lost.
B
The axis powers gained additional power in the Pacific.
C
Islands that were once held by the US are now held by Japan.
D
Islands were bombed from the air without the use of land troops.
5

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

A
evened out the naval strength of the Japanese and US navies.
B
was the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces.
C
was the first decisive victory for American naval forces.
D
allowed Japan to construct an airfield from which to attack the Allies.
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During World War II, which battle was the first significant US victory in the Pacific?

A
Battle of Guadalcanal
B
Battle of Midway
C
Battle of the Coral Sea
D
Battle of Iwo Jima
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What made Allied leaders worry about the cost of invading the Japanese mainland?

A
atomic bombs
B
machine guns
C
kamikaze fighters
D
warplanes
8

During World War II, which battle denied the Japanese the opportunity to attack Australia?

A
Battle of Midway
B
Battle of Iwo Jima
C
Battle of Guadalcanal
D
Battle of the Coral Sea
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Why did the Allies capture so few Japanese soldiers when they attacked Iwo Jima?

A
The Japanese had planned for no surviving prisoners.
B
The Japanese hid among the civilian population.
C
The Japanese had successfully fortified the island.
D
The Japanese inflicted terrible casualties on the Allies.
10

During World War II, US naval forces were able to intercept the Japanese fleet before it reached Midway because

A
US ships waited near the island to intercept inbound Japanese ships.
B
US intelligence had deciphered messages laying out the Japanese plan.
C
US warplanes on their way to Japan happened to spot the inbound fleet.
D
US ships were on their way to Japan when they met the outbound fleet.
11

During World War II, which battle denied the Japanese the opportunity to attack Australia?

A
Battle of the Coral Sea
B
Battle of Iwo Jima
C
Battle of Midway
D
Battle of Guadalcanal
12

The Japanese planned to continue advancing and taking islands in the Pacific. Which of these losses changed that plan?

A
Japan’s loss of its airfield on Guadalcanal.
B
Japan’s loss of its naval base on the island of Midway.
C
Japan’s loss of aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway.
D
Japan’s loss of ships and planes in the Coral Sea.
13

What made Allied leaders worry about the cost of invading the Japanese mainland?

A
atomic bombs
B
machine guns
C
warplanes
D
kamikaze fighters
14

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

A
denied the Japanese the chance to launch a direct attack on Australia.
B
was the first sea battle in which warships directly confronted one another.
C
was the first significant win for the Allies in the Pacific.
D
evened the naval strength of the Japanese and US fleets.
15

During World War II, US naval forces were able to intercept the Japanese fleet before it reached Midway because

A
US warplanes on their way to Japan happened to spot the inbound fleet.
B
US intelligence had deciphered messages laying out the Japanese plan.
C
US ships waited near the island to intercept inbound Japanese ships.
D
US ships were on their way to Japan when they met the outbound fleet.
16

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

A
was the first major Allied offensive against Japanese forces.
B
evened out the naval strength of the Japanese and US navies.
C
was the first decisive victory for American naval forces.
D
allowed Japan to construct an airfield from which to attack the Allies.
17

The World War II strategy used by the US for attacking Japan was called

A
the MacArthur strategy.
B
the Nimitz strategy.
C
island hopping.
D
Kamikaze attacks.
18

Why did the Allies capture so few Japanese soldiers when they attacked Iwo Jima?

A
The Japanese had successfully fortified the island.
B
The Japanese inflicted terrible casualties on the Allies.
C
The Japanese hid among the civilian population.
D
The Japanese had planned for no surviving prisoners.
19

Which is a result of island-hopping?

A
The axis powers gained additional power in the Pacific.
B
The end of the war was faster and fewer lives were lost.
C
Islands were bombed from the air without the use of land troops.
D
Islands that were once held by the US are now held by Japan.
20

During World War II, which battle was the first significant US victory in the Pacific?

A
Battle of Guadalcanal
B
Battle of Midway
C
Battle of Iwo Jima
D
Battle of the Coral Sea

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