Question

This is about being bombed by the Japanese. "Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Infamy Speech
December 8, 1941"
Its english/history. Im having trouble i think its A or B but i wanted some help....

Which answer best summarizes the nature of relations between the two countries prior to the attacks?

Both parties knew that at some point war would be unavoidable.

Neither party had anticipated the outbreak of war soon.

Peaceful negotiations to ensure peace had been underway.

Some hints that negotiations would prove fruitless had been given.

Answer 1

This question is a bit tricky. Japan felt that war would be inevitable given their strategic interests in Southeast Asia, but the United States pressed them with embargoes to negotiate a peaceful resolution to their aggressive actions in Asia.

I'd probably go with (C). As far as the US was concerned, Japan was still interested in negotiating a peaceful resolution to the embargo they were hit with. The Japanese, however, decided to strike Pearl Harbor feeling that war was inevitable and planned to break off diplomatic ties before Pearl Harbor. Delays in decryption on the Japanese end pushed the actual message past its due date infuriating Cordell Hull (the attack already took place and Hull was notified of it before the actual meeting finally happened).

Answer 2

Thanks so much! I have trouble with history, but that was great information!

Answer 3

That was a tricky question! I had to check on a few things on my end, too, but I'm glad to help! :)