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.
based on what he says in the speech, what is roosevelts point of view toward japans actions?
a roosevelt believes japans attack was a justified act of self - defense.
b roosevelt views japans actions as a deliberate betrayal of peace and diplomacy.
c roosevelt feels japan was provoked into attacking by previous u.s. actions.
d roosevelt thinks japans actions were a mistake that will soon be corrected.

Explanation:

Roosevelt emphasizes the U.S. was at peace with Japan and in diplomatic talks when Japan launched a sudden and deliberate attack. He also mentions Japan's false - statements of peace while planning the attack, indicating a betrayal of peace and diplomacy.

Answer:

B. Roosevelt views Japan's actions as a deliberate betrayal of peace and diplomacy.