Infamy Speech

“DAY of INFAMY”

Speech

By President Franklin D. Roosevelt

December 8, 1941

World War II Background

● Began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland.
● Great Britain and France declared war on Germany.

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​ Then... on Sunday, December 7, 1941,

Pearl Harbor was attacked!

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The day after… December 8, 1941

Read paragraphs 1-4

What are Roosevelt’s beliefs about the

attack on Pearl Harbor?

Multiple Choice

What is the effect of using the phrase "suddenly and deliberately"

in paragraphs 1 and 3 of his speech?

• it emphasizes the different ways the US will fight.

• it exaggerates how the President feels about the Japanese.

• It describes the manner in which the attack occurred.

• It portrays an extreme fear of the enemy.

Read paragraphs 5-6

What are Roosevelt’s beliefs about the

attack on Pearl Harbor?

Multiple Choice

In paragraphs 1-6, what form of rhetoric does President Roosevelt

use to influence the American people?

• Ethos, by providing first hand testimony from soldiers that survived the attack.

• Pathos, by appealing to the emotions of

  military families.

• Logos, by restating specific facts regarding the attacks made by Japan.

Read paragraphs 7-11

Roosevelt’s tone has changed

from previous paragraphs?

What message is he trying to convey

to the American people?

Multiple Choice

What is the tone expressed by President Roosevelt in paragraphs 7-11?

• tender

• vicious

• infuriated

• unwavering

Identify lines from the speech that support the your answer to the previous question.

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Multiple Select

What are 2 central ideas of President Roosevelt's speech?

• The Japanese deceived the American government.

• The president is justifying the reasons to go to war.

• Congress refuses to start a fight against Japan.

• The American people will unite together and defeat his new enemy.