Question

how did u.s. leaders respond to the bombing of pearl harbor?
congress declared war on japan and the united states joined the allies.
congress ordered atomic bombs dropped on two japanese cities and invaded okinawa.
roosevelt called for a meeting with emperor hirohito in hopes of ending the conflict quickly.
roosevelt waited to hear further from the japanese government about the reasons for the action.

Explanation:

• For the option "Congress ordered atomic bombs dropped on two Japanese cities and invaded Okinawa": The atomic bombings and Okinawa invasion were later in the war, not immediate response to Pearl Harbor.
• For "Roosevelt called for a meeting with Emperor Hirohito in hopes of ending the conflict quickly": There was no such meeting attempt right after Pearl Harbor; the US was focused on retaliation and war entry.
• For "Roosevelt waited to hear further from the Japanese government about the reasons for the action": After the surprise attack, the US was not waiting for explanations but taking action, so this is incorrect.
• For "Congress declared war on Japan and the United States joined the Allies": After the Pearl Harbor attack, Congress declared war on Japan, and the US formally entered WWII as part of the Allies.

Answer:

A. Congress declared war on Japan and the United States joined the Allies.