Battles of Midway and Coral Sea
Webquest
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right side
Directions: Complete the following questions using the provided websites.
http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/battle-of-midway
Page 144 –
left side
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-battle-of-the-coral-seabegins
2. Who was the Japanese fleet
commander?
3. Who was the American
Pacific fleet commander?
Battle of Midway
4. Why weren’t the Americans crushed at Midway?
5. Why were Japanese carriers vulnerable in the battle?
6. Compare American and Japanese losses in this battle.
7. Explain the significance that historians attribute to the American
victory at Midway.
Battle of Coral Sea
1. What was Japan’s goal in the
Battle of Midway?
1. When did this battle occur?
2. How is this battle unique in history?
3. Describe the significance of this battle.
What does this
political cartoon say
about the Battle of
Midway?