Question

Select the correct text In the passage.

Answer 1

Answer:

"No matter how long..." "I believe I interpret..." and "I ask that Congress..." are three sentences from the excerpt that make an emotional appeal by suggesting that America's innocence was betrayed.

Explanation:

The sentences must "suggest that America's innocence was betrayed." The underlined sentences are those that make an emotional appeal, emphasize betrayal and treachery, and imply America's innocence and righteousness.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As Commander-In-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.

Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us. No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

I believe I Interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December Seventh, 1941, a state of war has

existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.