Primary Sources- Famous Speeches: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor Address
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Read the passage Famous Speeches: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor Address.Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Famous Speeches: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Pearl Harbor Address.Then answer the questions below.
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What was Roosevelt's primary purpose in delivering the Pearl Harbor address?
to request international assistance following the attack on Pearl Harbor
to express his deep sympathy for the victims of the attack on Pearl Harbor
to provide a detailed account of the negotiations with the Japanese government before the attack
to inform the nation about the attack on Pearl Harbor and how the United States would respond
Which quotes best represent Roosevelt's appeal to the American people? Select two correct answers.
“We have confidence in our armed forces, and the unlimited determination of our people. We will gain the final triumph—so help us God.”
“No matter how long it takes us to overcome this attack, the American people in their moral strength will win the absolute victory.”
“The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces.”
“Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy — the United States of America was suddenly and intentionally attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.”
“Consider the distance from Japan to Hawaii. It makes it obvious that the attack was intentionally planned many days or even weeks ago.”
Drag the statements to the correct box based on whether Franklin D. Roosevelt would agree or disagree, according to his Pearl Harbor Address.
The United States must respond to this aggression in order to protect its interests.
The United States should avoid involvement in global conflicts even when attacked.
Diplomatic negotiations could have prevented the attack on Pearl Harbor.
The American people are united and resolute in their determination to defend their nation.