8
QuizMultiple Choice

Causes of World War II

Question 8 • CY ELA 8 - 2025 BASE

Which event did Roosevelt refer to as "a day that will live in infamy”?

Answer
A
the surrender of France
B
the Allied declaration of war on Germany
C
the attack on Pearl Harbor
D
the signing of the Munich Agreement

Explanation

President Franklin D. Roosevelt used the phrase “a day that will live in infamy” in his speech to Congress on December 8, 1941. He was referring to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor the day before, which led the United States to enter World War II. The correct choice is the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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