What is a central idea in Roosevelt's "Address to Congress Requesting a Declaration of War"?

Question

Responses

The United States is in negotiations with the Japanese but will declare war if they fail to continue communications.

The United States is in negotiations with the Japanese but will declare war if they fail to continue communications.

The United States is already at war with the Japanese, since they attacked without provocation.

The United States is already at war with the Japanese, since they attacked without provocation.

The United States should declare war with Japan due to a series of attacks in other parts of the world over a period of months.

The United States should declare war with Japan due to a series of attacks in other parts of the world over a period of months.

The United States will need the support of its allies to be successful at war with Japan.

The United States will need the support of its allies to be successful at war with Japan.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

How does Roosevelt develop the central idea cited in Part A?

Responses

Roosevelt lists Japanese attacks and is careful to mention that he is still negotiating to avoid war.
Roosevelt lists Japanese attacks and is careful to mention that he is still negotiating to avoid war.

Roosevelt explains the tone of negotiations with Japan over a period of several months has been positive.
Roosevelt explains the tone of negotiations with Japan over a period of several months has been positive.

Roosevelt provides a history of Japanese aggression toward other countries throughout history.
Roosevelt provides a history of Japanese aggression toward other countries throughout history.

Roosevelt describes recent attacks on the United States and in the Pacific that prove the Japanese wants to engage in war.

Answer 1

Part A

The central idea in Roosevelt's "Address to Congress Requesting a Declaration of War" is:

The United States is already at war with the Japanese, since they attacked without provocation.

Part B

Roosevelt develops this central idea by:

Roosevelt describes recent attacks on the United States and in the Pacific that prove the Japanese want to engage in war.

This explanation underscores the sense of urgency and the justification for declaring war based on Japan's aggressive actions.