What was the intention of the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December of 1941? (1 point)

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A. To make America enter the war immediately, so that Germany could have a reason to attack them
B. To challenge the United States to join the war and join the Axis Powers.
C. To cripple the American fleet before they could join the war and punish America for their oil embargoes
D. To intimidate the United States and discourage them from entering the war

C. To cripple the American fleet before they could join the war and punish America for their oil embargoes