What is the most likely reason that Emperor Hirohito remained head of state when military leaders took power in Japan? A. Hirohito refused to step down despite pressure from military leaders. B. Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader. C. Hirohito was an important symbol of democracy to the Japanese people. D. Military leaders respected Hirohito for leading Japan in the right direction.

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Correct answer choice is :


B)  Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.

Explanation:

Hirohito was the 124th Emperor of Japan according to the legendary order of sequence, governing from 25 December 1926, until his death on 7 January 1989. He was replaced by his eldest son, Akihito. In Japan, he is now associated to essentially by his post-mortem name, Emperor Shōwa.


The most likely reason is: B) Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.

Emperor Hirohito

Emperor Hirohito was the head of state (Emperor) of Japan when the military took power.

Despite that he still remained the head of state making him the longest reigning leader or emperor  as at that time after the death of his father.

Therefore Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.

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