Question

Which phrase from the text describes how Roosevelt saw the relationship between the United States and Japan prior to the attacks

Answer 1

Answer:

D). A surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area.

Explanation:

As per the given excerpt from president Roosevelt's 8 December 'Infamy Speech', option D displays the phrase that demonstrates president's point of view regarding the relationship between the US and Japan before the deliberate attack made by Japanese on American 'naval and air forces'. This phrase displays that how Roosevelt viewed their relationship with the Japanese who intentionally brought offensive in the disguise of surprise throughout the pacific area despite America's peace solicitation and their reply involved speaking for themselves even when they had a 'premeditated invasion' for them. Roosevelt clearly declares that they would take all the necessary actions in their defense as their peace proposal was entirely taken for granted by Japan. Thus, option D is the correct answer.