Question

Why did Japanese Emperor Hirohito authorize his military to bomb Pearl Harbor in late-1941?

A) He was convinced to do so by Adolf Hitler.
B) He wanted revenge for the U.S. bombing of Tokyo.
C) He hoped to destroy most of the U.S. Navy there.
D) He knew it would end U.S. involvement in World War II.

Answer 1

Hirohito hoped to destroy most of the U.S. Navy there, before the U.S. was even fighting in the war. Though many ships, planes, and lives were lost that December morning, the United States jumped completely into the war, with devastating effects for Hirohito's Japan.

Answer 2

The reason why Japanese Emperor Hirohito authorize his military to bomb Pearl Harbor in the late 1941 was because he has hopes in destroying the U.S navy that is residing in Pearl Harbor. The correct answer would be letter c, in the given choices above.