During the battle of midway in 1942, the japanese lost four aircraft carriers and were forced to abandon their planned invasion of midway island. this battle is often seen as
a. a temporary setback for the japanese.
b. a major turning point in the pacific war.
c. the last major naval engagement of the pacific war.
d. the beginning of a new tactical approach for japanese forces.

It can be inferred that the dramatic increase in defense spending by germany was the result of. (a) attempts by great britain to take german colonies. ( b) fear of a two-front war against france and russia (c) the need to put down a communist rebellion (d) a competition with the allies to produce atomic weapons

How has urban renewal affected poorer neighborhoods in major cities? check all that apply. 1. communities have been transformed to meet the needs of the modern population. 2. old stores and factories have been renovated and used for new purposes. 3. crime rates have increased as more money has come into the neighborhoods. 4. many community businesses have gone into decline or been forced to close. 5. a number of african americans have been displaced from their homes.

The quote below is an excerpt from the charter of the united nations: "the purposes of the united nations are: to maintain international peace and security, and to that end: to take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace, and for the suppression of acts of aggression or other breaches of the peace, and to bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of the peace . " source:this section implies that the united nations is prepared to do what to keep world peace?