Question

how did the battle of midway end japans pacific expansion? japans soldiers became prisoners of war japans navy codes were cracked. japans air force was destroyed. japans navy was destroyed.

Explanation:

The Battle of Midway was a decisive naval battle. Japan lost a large - part of its fleet, which was crucial for its Pacific expansion. Without a strong navy, further expansion became impossible. While other factors like code - cracking were important in the lead - up and conduct of the battle, the destruction of the navy was the key factor that ended the expansion.

Answer:

D. Japan's navy was destroyed