Question

why was the battle of midway important to the war in the pacific? check all that apply.
□ it turned the war in the allies favor.
□ it stopped japanese expansion in the pacific
□ it turned the war in japans favor.
□ it resulted in the fall of the philippines to japan.
□ it was a turning point in the war in the pacific.

Explanation:

1. The Battle of Midway was a turning point in the Pacific War. It was an Allied victory that halted Japanese expansion in the Pacific, shifted the war in the Allies' favor, and is widely recognized as a key turning point. The fall of the Philippines to Japan happened before Midway, and the battle did not favor Japan.
2. So the correct options are the ones that align with these historical facts: "It turned the war in the Allies’ favor", "It stopped Japanese expansion in the Pacific", and "It was a turning point in the war in the Pacific".

Answer:

A. It turned the war in the Allies’ favor.
B. It stopped Japanese expansion in the Pacific.
E. It was a turning point in the war in the Pacific.