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

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 Franklin Roosevelt’s request for a declaration of war. What are the main purposes of this speech? Select two options. to issue a threat to the country of Japan to explain why military action is necessary to propose alternatives for a next course of action to rally the support of the American people for war to show differences between the US and Japan

What can be inferred about the situation in the country from Roosevelt’s speech? Explain your answer using at least one specific detail from the text.

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