The Battle of Midway Island was significant because
A) it represented Japan's successful attack closest to the U.S. mainland.
B) it revealed the superiority of Japanese naval ships and fighter aircraft.
C) Japanese forces lost four of their six aircraft carriers, along with its planes and pilots.
D) it encouraged Germany and Italy to formally declare war on the United States.
Answer: C
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a. Congo. b. Nile. c. Niger. d. Zambezi.
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A) supported by scientific research. B) unconvincing and confrontational. C) consistent with the teachings of their churches. D) moderate and levelheaded.