Question

how did the battle of the coral sea affect japans war effort? it led japan to give up all expansion plans. it forced japan to surrender many pacific islands. it stopped japanese expansion to the west. it halted japanese expansion to the east.

Explanation:

The Battle of the Coral Sea in World War II was a naval - air engagement. It was a strategic victory for the Allies as it stopped the Japanese from advancing further east towards Australia. Japan did not give up all expansion plans, nor did it surrender many Pacific islands or stop expansion to the west.

Answer:

It halted Japanese expansion to the east.