Question

1. how did the battle of the coral sea affect the course of the war in the pacific? it led to japans surrender. it kept the japanese from invading australia. it was a decisive victory for japan.

Explanation:

• "It led to Japan’s surrender" is incorrect because Japan's surrender was a result of later events like the atomic bombings and Soviet entry into the Pacific war, not the Battle of the Coral Sea.
• "It kept the Japanese from invading Australia" is correct. The Battle of the Coral Sea stopped the Japanese advance towards Australia by disrupting their plans to take Port Moresby, which was a step toward invading Australia.
• "It was a decisive victory for Japan" is incorrect. The battle was more of a strategic victory for the Allies (though tactically Japan had some successes) as it halted Japanese expansion in that region.

Answer:

B. It kept the Japanese from invading Australia.