The invasion of normandy was significant because it: a. ended world war ii. b. reduced germany's hold on europe. c. ended the war in the pacific d. was japan's first naval defeat in 350 years.

The correct answer is: B) reduced Germany's hold on Europe.

The Invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day was a battle in German-held Northern France that ended in an Allied victory. This win can be seen as the beginning of the end of the War as it resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from the Nazis, and therefore reducing Germany's power over the continent.

The invasion of Normandy was significant because it:

B.  Reduced Germany's hold on Europe.

The German army suffered a catastrophe greater than that of Stalingrad,the defeat in North Africa,or the massive Soviet summer offensive of 1944.

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.

b: to eliminate competition from other farmers