Early Discovery
Strategy
Aviation
WW2
Post-WW2
100
This captain first sighted Midway Island in 1857.
Who is Captain N.C. Brooks?
100
Midway Island served as a coaling station for naval ships during the late 1800s, particularly for this branch of the military.
What is the US Navy?
100
In 1935, Midway became a regular stop on the route between San Francisco and this Asian city.
Hint: The Capital of the Philippines!
What is Manila?
100
During WW2, Midway Island became a major target for this country.
What is Japan?
100
After WW2, Midway's significance as a commercial air base decreased with the arrival of these types of airliners.
What are long-range airliners?
200
Captain N.C. Brooks claimed Midway Island in this year for the United States.
What is 1859?
200
In 1903, Midway became very important in the Hawaii & Guam segment of this communication system.
What is the transpacific submarine cable?
200
The development of long-distance air travel made Midway’s role as an aviation stop less important after this year (+/- 1 year).
What is 1947?
200
This battle, fought near Midway Island in 1942, was a turning point in the Pacific War.
What is the Battle of Midway?
200
Midway Island continued to serve as a military base during these two wars in the mid-20th century (1900s).
Hint: They both were in the American History Museum from the Field Trip.
What are the Korean and Vietnam Wars?
300
The U.S. claimed Midway Island under this act, which allowed the occupation of uninhabited islands for guano mining.
What is the Guano Islands Act?
300
The US Navy began constructing this type of base on Midway Island in 1940.
What is an air and submarine base?
300
The first transpacific submarine cable made a major stop on this island in 1903.
Hint: It's really obvious!
What is Midway?
300
The Battle of Midway led to the significant loss of this type of Japanese military asset.
Hint: 'Asset' is more fitting than 'vehicle.'
What is an Aircraft Carrier?
300
In 1978, the US Navy began to reduce its facilities on Midway, leading to the shutdown of all military operations in this year (+/- 2 years).
What is 1993?
400
In 1867, this captain formally took possession of Midway Island for the United States.
Who is Captain William Reynolds?
400
In 1940, the US Navy saw Midway's strategic value for this type of Military purpose.
What is a coaling station?
400
Midway's strategic importance grew during the early years of aviation because it helped the US successfully cross this ocean.
What is the Pacific Ocean?
400
The Battle of Midway was primarily fought by attacks from these military vehicles.
Hint: Include what they take-off and land on.
What is carrier-based vehicles?
400
During the Cold War, Midway remained an important part of this branch of the US Military.
What is the US Navy?
500
This was the primary reason Midway Island was initially claimed by the United States.
What is Guano Mining?
500
Midway was a vital station for refueling and communication in the Pacific during this war.
What is World War 2?
500
Before the Battle of Midway, this type of transportation made Midway an important stop for refueling.
What is aviation?
500
After the Battle of Midway, Japan lost its ability to conduct this type of war in the Pacific.
What is an offensive war?
500
Although Midway's Military role ended in 1993, it remained important for its connection to this War.
What is the Cold War?