On December 7, 1941, the US naval base at
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was subject to a surprise
attack. In less than two hours, the US Pacific
Fleet was devastated and more than 3,500
Americans were killed or wounded. The attack
led to the United States' entry into World War II.
Though the diplomatic relationship between the
United States and Japan had been strained, it
was not yet broken at the time of the attack.
On December 8, at 12:30 p.m., President Franklin
D. Roosevelt addressed a joint session of
Congress and, via radio, the nation.
Which statements most likely reflect Roosevelt's point
of view in this speech? Check all that apply.
He was unconcerned about the possibility of war,
He believed that the Japanese government had
betrayed the United States.
He thought that the United States had been
victimized by Japan's attack.
He sympathized with Japan since the attack was
accidental.
He was outraged by Japan's actions at Pearl
Harbor.