Question 5 of 10Read this passage from FDR's Fireside Chat after the attack on Pearl Harbor:I said that we "will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again." In order to achieve that certainty, we must begin the great task that is before us by abandoning once and for all the illusion that we can ever again isolate ourselves from the rest of humanity.Which idea from this passage is implicit?A.America must defend its democratic rights.B.America will fight anytime freedom is threatened in our country as well as in other countries.C.No war will be fought again after this one ends in victory.D.War is the only answer when freedoms have been threatened both at home and abroad.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following excerpt from President Roosevelt's speech to Congress after the attack on Pearl Harbor:No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph — so help us God.Which of the following is a point of view most likely shared by Roosevelt?A.Americans need to be reassured that they will triumph.B.There is a large amount of opposition to the idea of war.C.Americans are confident that they are not in danger.D.The Japanese are likely to win the war with the United States.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 15 of 24Read the following excerpts from two speeches given by Franklin D. Roosevelt at the onset of America's entrance into World War II in 1941. The first one was given to Congress and the second one was a radio address to the nation:1. With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph — so help us God.2. We are now in the midst of a war, not for conquest, not for vengeance, but for a world in which this nation, and all that this nation represents, will be safe for our children.Which most accurately describes a major difference in the emphasis between the two speeches?A.Unlike Speech #2, Speech #1 promises perseverance to gain victory.B.Both speeches use hyperbole to inflate the need for war with Japan.C.Unlike Speech #2, Speech #1 relies on FDR's integrity to persuade Americans.D.Unlike Speech #1, Speech #2 stirs up fear to muster support.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Question 7 of 16Read this passage from Franklin Delano Roosevelt's address to the nation after the attack on Pearl Harbor:Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.Which statement is the best example of an implicit idea from this passage?A.Japan was dishonest in its dealings with the United States.B.Japan and the United States tried to find a peaceful resolution.C.Japanese air squadrons bombed the island of Oahu.D.Japan had previously warned of an attack on U.S. soil.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following excerpt from a speech by a national leader:Today we are at war. The seriousness of this situation cannot be overstated. We are in danger, and events are uncertain. Recently the enemy has been prevailing, as evidenced by their victories last week. But I can assure you with the faith only an American can have that we will prevail. The world depends on us to provide inspiration to them, and we have never let them down.Based on the word choices in this excerpt, which of the following does the speaker most likely assume about his audience?A.They are unfamiliar with the events mentioned.B.They feel optimistic about the future.C.They are largely an American audience.D.They dispute his understanding of the nature of the events.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Select the correct text in the passage.Which paragraph uses rhetoric to convey the idea that the United States must have adequate military preparation to deal with other nations?President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address (1961)excerpt from National Archives     Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction.     We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.     But neither can two . . . powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course—both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, both rightly armed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war.     So let us begin anew—remembering . . . that civility1 is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.     Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms—and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations.