According to "Fireside Chat #19," what has America done to prepare for war while all of Europe was already in the war? A. The U. S. government has increased industrial production in preparation for modern warfare. B. The U. S. government has stockpiled nonperishable food in case of shortages during a war. C. Local governments have implemented military training classes for teenage boys. D. Local governments have built bomb shelters in almost every town.

Answer: The correct answer is A. The U. S government has increased industrial production in preparation for modern warfare.

Explanation: Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Fireside Chat #19" was probably one of his most important speeches to the nation as it was delivered just two days after the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor. Roosevelt recaps the diplomatic history of the United States and Japan and leads to the belief that the Japanese were not negotiating in good faith. As the nation was shocked at the prospect of war, FDR indicates that the United States has prepared itself for the great challenge ahead.

The answer is A (apex) ...