Question

i believe that congress and the people of the united states will agree with me when i say that we will not only defend ourselves but will also make certain that this form of attack shall never again happen to us. -adapted from president franklin d. roosevelt, december 8, 1941 why did president roosevelt give this speech to congress on december 8, 1941? ○ to ask congress to declare war after japan launched a surprise attack on pearl harbor ○ to announce an economic embargo against japan for its invasion of china ○ to declare a diplomatic alliance between the united states and japan

Explanation:

On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. On December 8, 1941, Roosevelt gave this speech to Congress to ask for a declaration of war against Japan. The economic embargo against Japan for invading China was before this date, and the US and Japan were not forming an alliance (they were at odds). So the correct reason is related to the Pearl Harbor attack and seeking a war declaration.

Answer:

A. To ask Congress to declare war after Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor