Question

what explains the importance of island hopping in world war ii?
a. island hopping delivered needed supplies to england, which distributed them to the european continent.
b. island hopping diverted attention from australia, allowing it to build up a strong navy.
c. island hopping kept the japanese fleet divided and prevented another attack like the one at pearl harbor.
d. island hopping conserved resources by targeting less - fortified locations that allowed us forces to strike japan.

Explanation:

Island hopping in World War II was a military strategy. The key idea was to target less - fortified locations. This allowed for a more efficient use of resources. By avoiding heavily defended areas, US forces could strike Japan more effectively. Options A and B are incorrect as island hopping was mainly a Pacific - theater strategy (not related to supplies to England or Australia building a navy). Option C is also wrong as it was not about keeping the Japanese fleet divided in that way.

Answer:

D. Island hopping conserved resources by targeting less - fortified locations that allowed US forces to strike Japan.