Japan ignored the warnings presented by the Allies in the Potsdam Declaration and continued to fight. Which of the following conclusions would the Allies have likely made regarding Japan’s stance in the war at this point?

AThe Japanese were determined to fight to the end, even if defeat was inevitable.

BThe Japanese were hoping that Germany and Italy would come to their aid.

COther nations in the Pacific were secretly supporting Japan in the war.

DJapanese commanders were state enemies who secretly wanted to destroy Japan