What did Japan's leaders think would happen if they attacked Pearl Harbor?

A) The United States would not be able to respond in time to prevent Japan's conquest of Southeast Asia.
B) The United States military capability in the Pacific would be destroyed.
C) The United States would realize there was no point in entering the war and would remain neutral.
D) The United States would surrender to Japan.
E) The United States would counterattack, forcing Asians to united against American aggression.


Answer: A

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