Question

what is a central idea in roosevelts \address to congress requesting a declaration of war\?
the united states will go to war with japan until that nation once again agrees to peaceful negotiations.
the united states will go to war with japan and will immediately call on its allies to do so as well
the united states will be victorious in a war with japan.
the united states does not want to go to war with japan, but it will attack the japanese mainland in retaliation.
part b - points depend on a correct response in part a.
how does roosevelt develop the central idea cited in part a?
roosevelt states that the united states is already at war with japan and expresses confidence in u.s. forces and the american people.

Explanation:

For Part A: Roosevelt's 1941 war address centers on the U.S. entering war with Japan after Pearl Harbor, and he emphasized confidence in victory against Japan. The other options are incorrect: he did not frame the war as pushing for negotiations, did not focus on immediately calling allies, and did not mention attacking the Japanese mainland as a retaliatory goal.
For Part B: Roosevelt opened the address by stating Japan had already attacked, putting the U.S. in a state of war, and he expressed clear confidence in the U.S. military and public to achieve victory, which develops the central idea of U.S. victory over Japan.

Answer:

Part A: The United States will be victorious in a war with Japan.
Part B: Roosevelt states that the United States is already at war with Japan and expresses confidence in U.S. forces and the American people.