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 1 of 5According to Roosevelt in his "Fireside Chat #19," what were the effects of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor?A.Few Japanese aircrafts and ships were damaged during the counterattack.B.American military hospitals in Hawaii were completely destroyed.C.Many American warplanes were destroyed.D.Japanese pilots were shot down and could be hiding on the islands.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 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

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 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