Question

According to the speech, what message did the Secretary of State receive from the Japanese Ambassador just on hour after the attack on the Island of Oahu?
a.
The naval attacks would begin soon.
b.
Japan was declaring war on the U.S.
c.
It was useless to continue diplomatic negotiations.
d.
None of the above

Answer 1

C. it was useless to continue diplomatic negotiations

The quote from the speech itself stated that they received a reply from the Japanese ambassadors that it would be useless to continue negotiations, however it contained no threat of attack.