The "Four freedoms" Speech
In his "Four Freedom" speech, Roosevelt hopes for certain changes in the nation's social and economic systems. Which sentence best describes the changes he feels are needed?
He hopes to lift many more citizens above the poverty level.
(PART A) Which Statement best describes Roosevelt's views on appeasement, as stated in the "Four Freedoms" speech? (PART B) Which of the following sentences from the speech best supports the answer to Part A?
(PART B) He believes that appeasement amounts to the same thing as surrender. (PART B) Such a peace would bring no security for us or for our neighbors.
As expressed in the excerpt from the "Four Freedoms" speech, what immediate course should the United States pursue?
Building up its supply of military weapons
One of the "four essential human freedoms" that Roosevelt describes in his "Four Freedoms" speech is freedom from fear. What are the other three?
Freedom of speech and expression, freedom from want, freedom of religion.
Which of the following is the best example of an act of treachery in wartime?
Giving the enemy important strategic information.
Read this sentence from the "Four Freedoms" speech We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nest" Which of the following best explains Roosevelt's meaning?
He warns against those who urge America stay neutral so that they can make more money.
According to the excerpt from the "Four Freedoms" speech, why is national unity critical for the present situation?
National unity is the strongest possible defense against an enemy.
In the excerpt from the "Four Freedoms" speech, why does Roosevelt see the present threat to American security and safety as unprecedented?
No nation has ever attempted to destroy the world's democracies.
If two nations agree on a program of disarmament, which of the following must happen? Base your answer on the meaning of disarmament.
The nations will cut back on their stock of weapons used for war.
Which of the following best describes rulers who govern by tyranny?
They exercise absolute, unchecked power.
The Latin suffix -ify means "to make." Use this information and your knowledge of the Latin root -pac- to choose the correct definition of pacify.
To make someone peaceful.
The suffix -ist means "one who believes in" or "one who supports." Given this information and your knowledge of the Latin root -pac-, which is the correct definition of the word pacifist?
one who supports peace.
