Exercise 142

Nmen: __________________
Due: _____________________

Pearl Harbor
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The enemy were always preparing (for) war because they were eager for empire and fame and victory. 2However, they were

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fearing the American forces; they were fearing the American sailors and soldiers. 3The leading men of the enemy were
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warning and terrifying the nation: The Americans are eager for empire. 4They have a large supply of arms and a large number
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of sailors and soldiers. 5They will attack the harbors and towns. 6And so, we shall prepare a supply of arms and of all things.
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We shall fight with the legions of the enemy and we shall conquer. 8And so, they were preparing (for) war.
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In America, however, there was peace. 2The American people were not eager for war; the generals were not desirous of the
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glory of war. 3Not many leading men were warning the Senate and the people.
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On December 7, 1941, the enemy made an attack on Pearl Harbor. 2They killed many sailors and soldiers. 3There was war!
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Now, however, we are conquering the enemy; we are terrifying the tribes of Japan.

Brave sailors and soldiers are fighting for

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America. 6They are fighting in places unfavorable and full of great dangers; but they are eager now for victory, the reward of
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courage. 7They will conquer the enemy!
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American: Americanus, a, um. Americans: Americani, Americanorum. America: America, ae.

December 7, 1941: ante diem septimum Idus Decembres, 1941. Pearl: Margaritarius, a, um. Japan: Japonia, ae.