After the historic battle of Midway during World War II, the U.S. Navy:

The battle of Midway, fought in June 1942, marked a significant turning point in the Pacific Theater of World War II. After this battle, the U.S. Navy achieved a level of naval power that was either equal to or superior to Japanese naval forces. This was primarily due to the decisive victory the U.S. achieved at Midway, where it sunk four Japanese aircraft carriers, dramatically weakening Japan’s offensive capabilities.

Following this battle, the success of the U.S. Navy would increasingly tilt the balance of naval power in favor of the United States, allowing it to take the initiative in subsequent operations across the Pacific. This shift was crucial for the Allied forces as they began to move from a defensive posture to an offensive one, leading to further victories in battles like Guadalcanal and eventually ensuring dominance in the Pacific.

The other answer choices do not accurately depict the state of the U.S. Navy following Midway. The U.S. Navy did not completely control the Pacific immediately after the battle, nor did it suffer defeats in most naval engagements afterward; instead, it began a series of offensive operations. Additionally, the claim that the U.S. Navy was forced to withdraw from the Pacific is inconsistent with the timeline of events following the