Question

Why did many of the first island hopping battles in 1942 take place in the Solomon Islands?

An attack on the Solomon Islands would provide the Allies with a quick and easy victory.

Controlling the Solomon Islands would protect Australia.

The Solomon Islands were close to Pearl Harbor and Midway.

Capturing the Solomon Islands would put Allied bombers in striking range of Japan.

Answer 1

Answer "B" is correct.

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Answer 2

"Controlling the Solomon Islands would protect Australia" is the reason among the choices given in the question why many of the first island hopping battles in 1942 take place in the Solomon Islands. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option. I hope the answer helps you.