War in the Pacific

1. What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
At the Battle of Midway the American's turned back the Japanese assault there, destroying over 200 Japanese planes, 4 aircraft carriers, and a cursor. Moreover, it marked a turning point in the war in the Pacific because afterwards the Allies, mostly Americans with some Australians, began a campaign of island hoping towards Japan.
2. What strategy did the United States adopt in fighting Japan?
The United States adopted the strategy or island hopping. They would advance island by island, slowly pushing the Japanese back towards mainland Japan.
3. Why did the Japanese fight so hard on Iwo Jima?
Th Japanese fought so hard on Iwo Jima because it was the only thing that prevented the U.S from attacking the island of Okanawa, the last obstacle before mainland Japan. Also, there were the most defenders on the island than almost anywhere else on Earth, making it very difficult fighting for the Americans.
4. Why did the Allies believe Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan?
The Allies believed that Okinawa was a foretaste of an invasion of Japan because the if fighting for that island was so intense, and the enemy would rather die than surrender there, the fighting for their homeland would be even fiercer.

5. What was the Manhattan Project?
The Manhattan Project was the project to build the Atomic Bomb, and was done in order to avoid an invasion of Japan.

6. Ultimately, why did President Truman decide to drop atomic bombs on Japan?
President Truman decided to drop the atomic bombs on Japan so that millions of Americans would not need to die assaulting Japan.