Of the 126 planes on the ground, 42 were totally destroyed, 41 were damaged, and only 43 were left fit for service. Only 6 U.S. planes got into the air to repel the attackers of this first assault. In total, more than 180 aircraft were destroyed
As for the rivers, the colonists were aware you must have water to successfully maintain life whether it be human life or plant life, it is necessary. Also being close to water helped them in the workforce, like carrying out trade or fishing It was a "win win" for them.
<span>Island hopping was important because it allowed America to capture key island in the Pacific and yse them in order to get closer to Japan</span>
It seems that you have missed providing the given options for this question to be answered. But I hope this will help you. The America's Founding Fathers are considered as the members<span> of the </span>Thirteen British Colonies<span> in </span>North America <span>who led the </span>American Revolution<span> against the authority of </span>the British Crown<span> and established the </span>United States of America. These people <span>worked on the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence. </span>