Although Hitler had formed an alliance with Italy and Japan, he was ultimately surprised by Japan’s decision to strike against the U.S. because __________
a. the countries had agreed to consult with one another far in advance about all war operations
b. the war in the Pacific, while part of World War II, had different origins and was more a traditional imperial effort at regional hegemony
c. the German leader had been assured that it would either attack Siberia or Singapore, as he had urged the Japanese to do
d. he had warned Japanese leaders that bringing the United States into the war would turn it into a global affair
Answer: B
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