Question

HELPPP

Read the speech excerpt to answer the question that follows.
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. ... I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. ... I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack ..., a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire."—President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Address to Congress (1941)

Based on the quote, why did the United States become involved in World War II? (3 points)

a
The United States felt a duty to enter the war to defend its military allies and trade partners.

b
President Roosevelt was frustrated because Congress ignored previous requests to enter the war.

c
The United States suffered a violent strike that was carried out by a foreign empire without any warning.

d
President Roosevelt convinced Congress they should help defend the foreign empire from more violence.

Answer 1

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

In the speech Roosevelt specifically mentions "unprovoked and dastardly attack" and "I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost." Both of those quotes point to how the attack being without warning and violent which matches with answer C

He never mentions trade or allies so it can't be A

He never mentions his frustrations with congress so it's not B

His speech is about defending the US and not foreign empires so it is not D