U.S. History 2 Turning Points in the Pacific

During World War II, which battle was the first significant US victory in the Pacific? Battle of the Coral Sea Battle of Midway Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of Iwo Jima

Battle of Midway

During World War II, which battle denied the Japanese the opportunity to attack Australia? Battle of the Coral Sea Battle of Midway Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of Iwo Jima

Battle of the Coral Sea

During World War II, who was the commander-in-chief of the Pacific fleet? Dwight D. Eisenhower Douglas MacArthur Chester Nimitz George S. Patton

Chester Nimitz

The Japanese planned to continue advancing and taking islands in the Pacific. Which of the following losses changed that plan? Japan's loss of aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway. Japan's loss of its naval base on the island of Midway. Japan's loss of its airfield on Guadalcanal. Japan's loss of ships and planes in the Coral Sea.

Japan's loss of aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway.

Which is a result of island-hopping? Islands were bombed from the air without the use of land troops. The end of the war was faster and fewer lives were lost. Islands that were once held by the US are now held by Japan. The axis powers gained additional power in the Pacific.

The end of the war was faster and fewer lives were lost.

Which Allied nation dropped the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945? Britain United States Australia France

United States

Which of the following arguments decided the debate over using the atomic bomb against Japan in 1945? Using the bomb would destroy the armaments still available to Japanese forces in Japan. Using the bomb would demonstrate the power of the United States to the entire world. Using the bomb would shorten the war and avoid heavy casualties among invading troops. Using the bomb would enable Allied forces to invade and take over the Japanese mainland.

Using the bomb would shorten the war and avoid heavy casualties among invading troops.

The World War II strategy used by the US for attacking Japan was called the MacArthur strategy. island hopping. Kamikaze attacks. the Nimitz strategy.

island hopping.

What made Allied leaders worry about the cost of invading the Japanese mainland? kamikaze fighters machine guns atomic bombs warplanes

kamikaze fighters

As a result of Japan's increasing use of suicide attacks in 1945, Allied leaders began decreasing the number of bombing raids on Japanese cities. developing more accurate and effective anti-aircraft weapons. thinking of a new strategy besides invading the Japanese mainland. weighing the pros and cons of surrendering to the Japanese.

thinking of a new strategy besides invading the Japanese mainland.