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Day 1
Directions:
  1. Read the background.
  2. Read the speech and write an objective summary.
  3. Answer the Central Idea standards-based questions.
“Day of Infamy” Speech by President Franklin D. Roosevelt 1941

Background: On December 7, 1941 the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, a United States naval base in Hawaii. This attack drew America into World War II. Franklin D. Roosevelt or “FDR” delivered this speech to a Joint Session of Congress on December 8, 1941, a day after the attack.

1 Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives:

2 Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

3 The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.
4 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.

5 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.

6 The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
Question 1
1.

7 Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

8 Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

9 Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

10 Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

11 Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

12 And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

13 Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
14 As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.

15 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.

16 I believe that 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 it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.

17 Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger.

18 With confidence in our armed forces, with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph — so help us God.

19 I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
Question 2
2.

Question 3
3.

Objective Summary of the Text:

Question 4
4.

Question 5
5.

3. What evidence best support this answer?

Question 6
6.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Question 7
7.

Question 8
8.

4. Explain how this evidence supports Part A (question 3).

Question 9
9.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Day 2
Directions:
1. Annotate each chunk for rhetorical appeals.
a. Emotional, credibility, logical
2. Answer the Standards-Based Questions and provide evidence.
Question 10
10.

Underline for rhetorical appeals in orange. (On the left side, top box select the color, under color select 'line')

Question 11
11.

Underline for rhetorical appeals in orange. (On the left side, top box select the color, under color select 'line')

Question 12
12.

Question 13
13.

What evidence best supports the answer?

Question 14
14.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Question 15
15.

Question 16
16.

Explain how this evidence supports Part A.

Question 17
17.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Question 18
18.

Question 19
19.

What evidence best supports the answer?

Question 20
20.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Question 21
21.

Question 22
22.

What evidence best supports the answer?

Question 23
23.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Question 24
24.

Question 25
25.

What evidence best supports the answer?

Question 26
26.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Question 27
27.

Question 28
28.

What evidence best supports the answer?

Question 29
29.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Question 30
30.

Question 31
31.

Explain how this evidence supports Part A.

Question 32
32.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Question 33
33.

Question 34
34.

Explain how this evidence develops the idea that Roosevelt believes his country has an advantage over the Japanese Empire in the upcoming war.

Question 35
35.

Revision of Knowledge
(do not fill out until after class discussion)

Roosevelt believes that the Japanese actions before the attack on Pearl Harbor were...
Predictable and foolish.
Secretive and laughable.
Ridiculous and questionable.
Deceitful and cruel.
Roosevelt hopes that the U.S. will respond to the attack by...
Conducting a thorough investigation in order to better understand Japan’s motives.
Launching an attack on the Japanese mainland.
Beginning development on nuclear weapons.
Bolstering defense and declaring war on Japan.
Part A: Which Statement most accurately describes Roosevelt’s central idea? (RI 1.2)
The Japanese Empire’s unjustified aggressive behavior must be met with equal aggression.
Negotiations with the Japanese Empire were ongoing and the attack on America was disappointing.
Americans are worried about the security of the nation and are assured of a victory over the Japanese Empire if war were declared
Americans are demanding that the Japanese Empire’s attack on Pearl Harbor result in a declaration of war and the government should honor their wishes.
4. Part B: Which detail helps develop the correct answer to Part A? (RI 1.1)
“The United States was at peace with that Nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.”
“The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our Nation.”
“I believe that 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 it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.”
“I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.”
12Part A: Roosevelt begins paragraphs 8-11 with little variation of the words “Last night Japanese forces…” Why is this structure effective in helping Roosevelt make his argument? (RI 2.5)
It emphasizes the brazenness of Japan’s multiple attacks against the U.S. and its allies.
It allows the reader to determine which of Japan’s offenses was most destructive.
It contrasts Japan’s behavior with that of the United States.
It presents a clear plan of response to the Japanese attacks.
Part B: Which aspect of the speech provides support for the answer to Part A? (RI 1.1)
The description of the damage done from the attacks
The repetition of the word “deliberately” throughout the speech
The reference to the “righteous might” of American people and military
The religious appeal to “God”
Part A: What is Roosevelt’s overall purpose in his speech? (RI 2.6)
To inform Japan that the U.S. will take any means necessary to enact revenge
To notify the American people of the losses suffered in the Japanese attacks
To warn of impending danger in the form of more attacks from Japan and its allies
To reassure the American people that actions are being taken to protect the country
Part B: Which paragraph from the speech most directly supports the answer to Part A? (RI 1.1)
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 17
In what way does Roosevelt use a rhetorical device in paragraph 7-11 to advance his purpose? (RI 2.6)
He uses the word “attacked” repeatedly to exaggerate the level of damage the Japanese Empire has inflicted on the world.
He uses the word “forces” repeatedly to imply that the people in the Japanese Empire are united in their intent to conquer America.
He uses simple sentences to keep the focus on the various areas attacked by the Japanese Empire in a short amount of time to highlight their hostile nature.
He uses unfounded rumors of other invasions by the Japanese Empire to appeal to the emotions of the American Congress.
Part A: Read the following sentence from paragraph 15. (RI 2.4)

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.

What is the meaning of premeditated as used in the paragraph?
very destructive
designed in advance
completely undeserved
launched unexpectedly
11. Part B: Which sentence helps the reader understand the meaning of premeditated? (RI1.1)
“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.”
“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.”
“The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces.”
12. Reread paragraphs 14-18. Select the two underlined sentences that best develop the idea that Roosevelt believes his country has an advantage over the Japanese Empire in the upcoming war. (RI 2.5)
But always will our whole Nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.
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 that 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 it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.
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.