RI 2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text,including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary
of the text. Excerpt from: Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidential Address to Congress, Dec 8, 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... The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu. Yesterday, the
Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
And this morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of Westerday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed thei
opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safely of our natlon... I ask that the
congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7th,
1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
11. Which of the following statements is an objective summary of the text?
a. Roosevelt shares the recent attacks by Japanese forces while delivering a heartfelt plea for aide.
b. The speaker
presents an account of the recent attacks that have occurred and a plea for a declaration of war.
c. President Roosevelt shares serious allegations against the Japanese forces in an attempt to persuade his audience to agree to war
