In 1940‒1941, Japan's Leaders Hoped the United States Would __________

In 1940‒1941, Japan's leaders hoped the United States would __________.

A) be preoccupied with European diplomacy and would ignore Japanese conquests in Southeast Asia
B) remain in isolation and take no role in the overseas conflicts
C) join the Allies in Europe and concentrate on Europe
D) join the Axis alliance and assist in their cause