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 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 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 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

How did Roosevelt's war message set the tone for the American war effort in the Pacific?