"Controlling the Solomon Islands would protect Australia" is the reason among the choices given in the question why <span>many of the first island hopping battles in 1942 take place in the Solomon Islands. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option. I hope the answer helps you.</span>
The Russian term glasnost refers policies that are generally "transparent"--meaning that the general public can "see" into the workings of government. Perestroika had to do more with "reconstructing" Russian policies to fit a more modern world.