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Question 8 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Credit Recovery Summer School

During World War II, the Allies were able to go on the offensive against Japan after

Answer
A
the US won the Battle of Midway.
B
capturing the Japanese naval base on Midway.
C
capturing the Japanese airfield on Guadalcanal.
D
turning back the Japanese fleet in the Coral Sea.

Explanation

The Battle of Midway in June 1942 was a major turning point in the Pacific War. The United States defeated the Japanese fleet and sank four of its aircraft carriers, weakening Japan’s ability to continue expanding. This allowed the Allies to begin taking the initiative and move onto the offensive. The correct choice is “the US won the Battle of Midway.”

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