What was the initial action taken by the Americans in the Battle of the Coral Sea?

Battle of the Coral Sea Analysis

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They retreated to regroup their forces.
They spotted and sank a Japanese carrier.
They launched a surprise attack on a Japanese base.
They engaged in a direct naval battle with Japanese ships.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Japanese respond to the American attack?
By swarming American ships with aircraft.
By retreating to safer waters.
By sending reinforcements from nearby islands.
By launching a ground invasion.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the second wave of attacks by the Americans?
They negotiated a ceasefire.
They were forced to retreat.
They hit a second Japanese carrier.
They captured a Japanese island.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What significant damage did the Japanese inflict on the American fleet?
They sank the USS Enterprise.
They destroyed the American airbase.
They captured American soldiers.
They severely damaged the USS Yorktown and USS Lexington.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was unique about the combat style in the Battle of the Coral Sea?
It was the first battle fought entirely with submarines.
It involved direct ship-to-ship combat.
It was the first battle to use nuclear weapons.
It was fought entirely with airplanes, with no direct ship-to-ship combat.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the strategic significance of the Battle of the Coral Sea for the Allies?
It resulted in a peace treaty with Japan.
It marked the beginning of the end for the Japanese Navy.
It halted Japan's momentum in the Pacific.
It allowed the Allies to invade Japan directly.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a notable characteristic of the Battle of the Coral Sea?
It was the first battle to involve aircraft carriers.
It was the first battle to use tanks.
It was the first naval battle where opposing ships never saw each other.
It was the longest battle in naval history.
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