Asked by Krishi Patel on Apr 28, 2024
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How did President Franklin Roosevelt manage to calm public fears after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
A) He promised the American people that he would not send American boys to war.
B) He assured them that the war would be fierce but brief thanks to American military might.
C) He spoke frankly about the nation's heavy losses and the strategy he would pursue.
D) He candidly admitted that victory was uncertain and that Germany was an undefeatable foe.
Pearl Harbor
The site of a surprise military attack by the Japanese Navy against the United States on December 7, 1941, leading to the U.S. entering World War II.
Franklin Roosevelt
The 32nd President of the United States, known for leading the country through the Great Depression and World War II with his New Deal policies.
- Assess the function of the United States preceding and throughout World War II.
Verified Answer
AC
Aubrey CulpepperMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Roosevelt addressed the nation with honesty about the severity of the situation and outlined his strategic approach to the war, which helped to calm public fears by providing a clear plan of action.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the function of the United States preceding and throughout World War II.