11 Read the excerpt from Roosevelt's address to Congress after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Based on the excerpt, what is the most likely reason Roosevelt used such strong language in this speech? 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 ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire. He wanted to convince Americans that war was the only way to deal with Japan. O He wanted to prevent Americans from seeking revenge against Japan. O He wanted to show Americans that war with Japan was a last resort. O He wanted to explain to Americans that isolationism was still a valid option.

He wanted to convince Americans that war was the only way to deal with Japan.

Explanation:

Using the process of elimination.

The option, he wanted to prevent Americans from seeking revenge against Japan. Is not true. Cross it off.

The option, he wanted to convince Americans that war was the only way to deal with Japan. *Leave this one. (He is asking Congress for a Declaration of War).

The option, He wanted to prevent Americans from seeking revenge against Japan. Cross it off. Remember, in during and after World War II Americans viewed Japanse and Asians for that matter with suspicion. The post 9/11 also saw this phenomenon. Furthermore, Japanse internments discredit this option -- so cross it off.

The option, he wanted to show Americans that war with Japan was a last resort. We immediately bombed the Japanese.  Cross it off.

The final option, he wanted to explain to Americans that isolationism was still a valid option. After WWI, the U.S. did not engage or interfere in the world arena. Hence, our policy isolation carried on until the day we were attacked by the Empire of Japan. Therefore, cross it off.

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