As expressed in the “Four Freedoms” speech, what immediate course should the U.S. pursue?

building up its supply of military weapons

FDR hopes for certain changes. Which sentence best describes the changes he feels are needed?

He hopes to lift many more citizens above the poverty level.

According to the excerpt, why is national unity critical for the present situation?

National unity is the strongest defense against an enemy

If 2 nations agree on a program of disarmament, which of the following must happen?

The nations will cut back on stock of weapons used for war

Why does Roosevelt see the present threat to American security and safety as unprecedented?

No nation has ever attempted to destroy world democracies

Which of the following is the best example of an act of treachery in wartime?

giving the enemy important strategic information

Which statement best describes FDR’s views on appeasement, as stated in his speech?

He believes that appeasement is the same thing as surrender

Which of the following best describes rulers who govern by tyranny?

They exercise absolute, unchecked power.

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FDR's Four Freedoms Speech (Pearson Unit 3)

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1
As expressed in the “Four Freedoms” speech, what immediate course should the U.S. pursue?
holding emergency midterm elections
building up its supply of military weapons
sending troops overseas to join the fight
negotiating with the dictators and aggressors
2
FDR hopes for certain changes. Which sentence best describes the changes he feels are needed?
He hopes to enable a gov takeover of many private industries
He hopes to lift many more citizens above the poverty level.
He hopes to create a national health-insurance program
He hopes to raise money for the war by selling savings bonds
3
Which of the following excerpts from the speech is a noun phrase?
is able to
A good society
to face
Franklin D. Roosevelt said
4
According to the excerpt, why is national unity critical for the present situation?
National unity is the strongest defense against an enemy
National unity makes civil rights secure for all Americans.
National unity allows gov to enforce special wartime laws
National unity leads to economic equality in social ranks
5
The 4 essential human freedoms in the speech are: speech, religion, freedom from fear and from:
taxation
restrictions on travel
debt
want
6
Which of the following excerpts from the speech is a noun phrase?
is dependent upon
the inner and abiding
economic and political
economic and political systems
7
If 2 nations agree on a program of disarmament, which of the following must happen?
The nations will stop taxes on goods traded with one another
The nations will build embassies in one another’s capitals
The nations will cut back on stock of weapons used for war
The nations will guarantee equal rights for all citizens
8
Which of the following is a noun phrase?
the rushing river
wisely and courageously
to teach students
said with emotion
9
Why does Roosevelt see the present threat to American security and safety as unprecedented?
No nation has ever attacked or invaded the United States
No nation has succeeded in establishing military dictatorshp
No nation has ever attempted to destroy world democracies
No nation has ever requested military assistance from the US
10
Which of the following is the best example of an act of treachery in wartime?
guarding enemy soldiers who have been taken prisoner
broadcasting false information to the enemy
giving the enemy important strategic information
decoding messages written by the enemy
11
Which statement best describes FDR’s views on appeasement, as stated in his speech?
He worries that appeasement won't please all sides
He believes that appeasement is the same thing as surrender
He clings to the hope that appeasement will resolve conflict
He is confident that appeasement will bring about a victory
12
Which of the following best describes rulers who govern by tyranny?
They exercise absolute, unchecked power.
They make all decisions slowly and carefully.
They guarantee legal equality for all.
They encourage input from advisors.

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