Question

Select the correct answer.

Read the excerpt from the "Day of Infamy speech made by Franklin D. Roosevelt. He made this speech after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Who is
the most likely audience for this speech?
Japan has therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday 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.
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 our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces-with the unbounded 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 seventh, a state of war has
existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.
OA. the Japanese government
OB. leaders of the countries in Europe
OC.
the US Supreme Court
OD. American citizens and the US Congress

Answer 1

D. American citizens and the US Congress

Step-by-step explanation:

In his speech addressing the attack at Pearl Harbor which occurred on December 7, 1941, the American citizens and the United States Congress were the two major audience to whom this speech was directed to. The President said that the Americans knew the implications of this attack and since he represented the will of the people, he directed Congress to declare a state of war with the Japanese government.

This speech was listened to by many people in the world. But since it directly affected Americans, they were the main audience.