Question

Which statement best describes the Battle of Guadalcanal?

It was the last defensive battle that the US fought in the Pacific.
Japanese troops did not evacuate despite an Allied victory.
The battle was part of the US strategy of island-hopping.
US troops were forced to evacuate after a Japanese victory.

Answer 1

The third option.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Battle of Guadalcanal was the beginning of United States island-hopping throughout the Pacific. The U.S. continued to island-hop within the Pacific to reach Japan while simultaneously reducing the number of Japanese troops. To conclude this, yes, the battle was part of the U.S. island-hopping strategy.