Pearl Harbor Speech Analysis

The transcript is a speech by the President of the United States addressing Congress after the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. It outlines the surprise attack by Japan, the damage inflicted, and the loss of American lives. The President emphasizes the need for defense and the determination of the American people to triumph. He requests Congress to declare a state of war between the United States and Japan, highlighting the gravity of the situation and the resolve to ensure such treachery does not occur again.

Who was the speaker addressing at the beginning of the speech?

• The military forces

• The American public

• Senators and Representatives

• Foreign diplomats

On what date did the attack on Pearl Harbor occur?

• December 6, 1941

• December 7, 1941

• December 8, 1941

• December 9, 1941

Which nation attacked the United States on December 7, 1941?

• Russia

• Japan

• Italy

• Germany

What was the state of relations between the United States and Japan before the attack?

• At war

• In peace talks

• In a trade dispute

• In a military alliance

What did the attack on the Hawaiian Islands cause?

• Minor damage

• Severe damage to naval and military forces

• Damage to civilian infrastructure

• No damage

What did the speaker direct as the commander-in-chief?

• Negotiations with Japan

• Retreat from the Pacific

• All measures for defense

• Immediate surrender

What will the American people achieve according to the speaker?

• A defensive stance

• Absolute victory

• A partial victory

• A temporary truce

What does the speaker believe he interprets?

• The will of the military

• The will of the Congress and the people

• The will of foreign nations

• The will of the President

What does the speaker request from Congress?

• Military aid

• Economic sanctions

• A declaration of war

• A peace treaty

What state has existed between the United States and Japan since the attack?

• A state of alliance

• A state of neutrality

• A state of war

• A state of peace