Question

The map shows the Battle of Midway in 1942.

Which best explains why Midway Island became a key territory in the Pacific?
The island acted as a central point for either the Axis or Allied forces.
The island contained natural resources for either the Axis or Allied forces.
The island provided protection from attack for either the Axis or Allied forces.
The island served as a symbolic victory for either the Axis or Allied forces.

Answer 1

The island acted as a central point for either the Axis or Allied forces. this is for egenu-ity

Answer 2

The island acted as a central point for either the Axis or Allied forces.

Midway, as the name suggested, sat in between Hawaii and Japan making it an important military point. Midway allowed whoever held the island to have a naval advantage in attacking the other side. The US wanted it to launch an attack on Japan and Japan wanted the island to set up against the US.