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Utilizing Sources in Social Studies

Question 127779 • SD-Early US History A

Which statements most likely reflect Roosevelt’s point of view in this speech? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
He was unconcerned about the possibility of war.
B
He believed that the Japanese government had betrayed the United States.
C
He thought that the United States had been victimized by Japan’s attack.
D
He sympathized with Japan since the attack was accidental.
E
He was outraged by Japan’s actions at Pearl Harbor.

Explanation

Roosevelt described the attack as deliberate and said Japan had launched it while negotiations were still underway, so he believed the Japanese government had betrayed the United States. He also portrayed the United States as the victim of an unprovoked attack and expressed outrage, calling December 7 a “date which will live in infamy.” The speech does not suggest he was unconcerned about war or sympathetic because the attack was accidental.

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