Investigating Change in Society: Mastery Test
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Read this excerpt from Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy speech, which he delivered in 1941 after Japan attacked the US naval base at Pearl
Harbor in Hawaii. Roosevelt addresses Congress and the American people. Which sentence indicates the occasion?
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
As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense. But always will our 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 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 very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that 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.
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.
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