How did the battle of the coral sea affect japan’s war effort?

-it led japan to give up all expansion plans.
-it forced japan to surrender many pacific islands.
-it stopped japanese expansion to the west.
-it halted japanese expansion to the east.

The answer is D - just took the test.

Explanation:

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Context:

In the Battle of the Coral Sea (May, 1942), the American fleet and warplanes defeated a Japanese armada.  Australian forces also participated in the battle, but the United States led the effort.  It was the first air-sea battle in history, with aircraft carriers and planes from the two sides engaging one another.  Both sides suffered damages, but the overall victory was won by the American side.  It was the first time the Japanese advance had been checked by the Allies.

the answer is suffrage