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

Question 1 of 10What was the purpose of FDR's address to Congress after the attack on Pearl Harbor?A.To inform Congress of the current state of the militaryB.To explain why FDR declared war on JapanC.To ask Congress to declare war on JapanD.To share the stories of those killed in the attack on Pearl HarborSUBMITarrow_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

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 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

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