The Four Freedoms

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Who wrote the Four Freedoms?

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

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What are the Four Freedoms outlined by Roosevelt?

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Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, Freedom from Fear.

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Why does Roosevelt see the present threat to American society as 'unprecedented'?

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No nation has ever attempted to destroy the world’s democracies.

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When did FDR deliver the Four Freedoms speech?

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January 6, 1941.

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How many months before the U.S. declared war on Germany did FDR deliver the speech?

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11 months.

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What social change does Roosevelt advocate for in his speech?

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

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What economic action does Roosevelt suggest the U.S. should pursue?

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Building up its supply of military weapons.

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What is the significance of the Four Freedoms in American history?

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They represent fundamental human rights and have influenced international human rights policies.

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What does 'Freedom of Speech' entail according to Roosevelt?

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The right to express one's opinions without censorship or restraint.

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What does 'Freedom of Worship' mean?

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The right to practice any religion or none at all without persecution.