TURNING POINTS IN THE PACIFIC 90%

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Which Allied nation dropped the atomic bomb on Japan in 1945? A. Britain B. United States C. Australia D. France

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.