Question

day of infamy by franklin delano roosevelt part 1: reading directions: read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question that follows. refer to the passage as often as necessary when answering the questions. passage - franklin d roosevelts \day of infamy\ speech. the public papers and addresses of franklin d. roosevelt, 1941 volume (new york: harper & brothers publishers, 1950): 514 - 515. this passage is adapted from president franklin d. roosevelts address to the u.s. congress on december 8, 1941, the day after japan attacked pearl harbor in hawaii. in this historic speech, often called the \day of infamy\ speech, roosevelt urges congress to declare war and emphasizes the strength and resolve of the american people. to the congress of the united states: yesterday, dec. 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. the united states was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the pacific. indeed, one hour after japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in oahu, the japanese ambassador to the united states and his colleagues delivered to the secretary of state a formal reply to a recent american message. while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack. it will be recorded that the distance of hawaii from japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. during the intervening time, the japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the united states by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace. the attack yesterday on the hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to american naval and military forces. what complex idea about war does roosevelt develop throughout his speech? a a nation should always respond with overwhelming force when provoked. b war is often caused by misunderstandings rather than deliberate aggression. c military strength is the most important factor in maintaining peace. d a nations survival depends on recognizing threats and responding decisively.

Explanation:

In the "Day of Infamy" speech, Roosevelt emphasizes the surprise and deliberate nature of Japan's attack on the US. He calls for a decisive response to safeguard the nation, indicating that a nation's survival depends on recognizing threats and acting promptly. He does not suggest always using overwhelming force (A), nor does he imply war is due to misunderstandings (B), or that military strength is the most important for peace (C).

Answer:

D. A nation's survival depends on recognizing threats and responding decisively.