Question

Why did President Roosevelt give this speech to Congress?

A.
He had just learned about Hitler's Final Solution.

B.
He was asking for a declaration of war against Japan.

C.
He had decided to run for a third term as president.

D.
He was appealing for support for his New Deal programs.

Answer 1

Answer: (b) He was asking for a declaration of war against Japan.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

"B. He was asking for a declaration of war against Japan" is the reason why Roosevelt gave this particular speech, although he didn't need to do ery much convincing at all.