Question

why was the battle at midway island a turning point in the war?
○ it reversed the trend of japanese expansion.
○ it helped the united states crack japan’s naval code.
○ it forced axis powers to admit defeat.
○ it forced the allies to admit defeat.

Explanation:

• The Battle of Midway was a key naval battle in World War II. Before Midway, Japan was expanding in the Pacific. The US victory at Midway stopped Japanese expansion and began to turn the tide of the war in the Pacific.
• Cracking Japan's naval code (option 2) was part of how the US prepared for Midway, not the reason it was a turning point.
• The Axis powers (option 3) and Allies (option 4) did not admit defeat at Midway; the Axis was still fighting and the Allies were winning at Midway.

Answer:

A. It reversed the trend of Japanese expansion.