Question

read these sentences from a famous speech made by president roosevelt in 1941. yesterday, december 7th, 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 its government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the pacific. -president franklin d. roosevelt, 1941 to which event was the president referring? the battle of guadalcanal the bataan death march the attack on pearl harbor the battle of midway

Explanation:

The speech mentions December 7th, 1941, when Japan attacked the US while the US was at peace with Japan and in peace - seeking conversations. This date is known for the Pearl Harbor attack. The Battle of Guadalcanal, Bataan Death March, and Battle of Midway occurred later and are not associated with this specific date and context.

Answer:

C. the attack on Pearl Harbor