Question 10 of 10What is one persuasive strategy that FDR uses in the conclusions of both speeches that he gave after the attack on Pearl Harbor?A.He says a prayer in the hope of bringing calm to the hearts of listeners.B.He is honest with Congress and America about the difficulty of the war ahead.C.He builds Congress's credibility by suggesting that political parties have been ignored.D.He evokes fear in the hearts of Congress and American citizens about the enemy's strength.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 3 of 10What did the audiences of the two speeches given by FDR after the attack on Pearl Harbor have in common?A.Both audiences were angry with FDR for wanting to go to war.B.Both audiences were ignorant of the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan.C.Both audiences were uninformed about America's ability to fight a war.D.Both audiences were concerned with protecting personal freedoms.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 9 of 10What was the purpose of FDR's address to Congress after the attack on Pearl Harbor?A.To persuade them to declare warB.To explain why Japan attacked the United StatesC.To inform them of the military's conditionD.To share the story of Pearl Harbor's heroesSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 2 of 5Which word pair best describes Roosevelt's explanation for how the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor?A.Spontaneous and unsubstantialB.Expected and aggressiveC.Premeditated and deceitfulD.Surprising and mediocreSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 5 of 10What did Churchill most clearly accomplish with his speech?A.He inspired the United States to join in the war as members of the Allies.B.He provided his political colleagues and citizens with a realistic view of the situation.C.He analyzed German war tactics and gave ways to overcome each tactic.D.He scared Britain's enemies into thinking that defeat is imminent for Germany.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following excerpts from two speeches given by President Roosevelt after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The first excerpt is from an address to Congress. The second is from a speech to the American public."Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation":It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace."Fireside Chat 19: On the War with Japan":Powerful and resourceful gangsters have banded together to make war upon the whole human race. Their challenge has now been flung at the United States of America. The Japanese have treacherously violated the long-standing peace between us. Many American soldiers and sailors have been killed by enemy action. American ships have been sunk; American airplanes have been destroyed.Which statement most accurately describes a major difference in emphasis between the two speeches?A.The speech to Congress appeals to the audience's emotions.B.The speech to Congress draws historical parallels to other events.C.The speech to Congress emphasizes how nonviolent solutions have failed.D.The speech to Congress underscores the dishonesty of Japan's government.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS