Question

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, what action did President Roosevelt recommend? (3 points)

a
He recommended that Congress immediately declare war on Japan.

b
He recommended that Congress increase the budget for naval and air forces.

c
He recommended that Congress declare war on the nation that attacked Japan.

d
He recommended that Congress recognize the victims of the attack with a memorial.

Answer 1

A. He (Roosevelt) recommended that Congress immediately declare war on Japan.

Step-by-step explanation:

Quote, "I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack..., a state of war... between the United States and the Japanese Empire".

Note the italics.

I ask that Congress declare a state of war between the United States and the Japanese Empire.

Therefore, A) is your answer.

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