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Read the excerpt from President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy speech. Which word best describes the tone of the passage?
Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night
Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
This morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
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.
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panicked
B.
outraged
pessimistic
Djoyful
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