Question

The United States declared war on Japan in 1941. Why did it take until 1945 to defeat Japan?(1 point)ResponsesJapan was a more determined enemy than Germany.Japan was a more determined enemy than Germany.The Allies had to wait until Stalin's forces were available to fight in the Pacific.The Allies had to wait until Stalin's forces were available to fight in the Pacific.The Allies' island-hopping strategy proved a failure.The Allies' island-hopping strategy proved a failure.The Allies had agreed to concentrate first on the war in Europe.

Answer 1

The most accurate response would be: **The Allies had agreed to concentrate first on the war in Europe.**

While Japan was indeed a determined enemy and the island-hopping strategy faced challenges, the Allies' decision to focus resources on defeating Germany first significantly affected the timeline for defeating Japan. This decision was part of a broader strategic agreement among the Allies to prioritize the European front before fully committing to the Pacific campaign.