Kennedy notes in his "Inaugural Address" that humans have "the power to abolish... all forms of human life." To what is he referring?

The U.S. will give aide to others.

Power is sought by governments to rule over others.

Kennedy says that his generation has "been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger." What is the source of the danger, according to Kennedy?

Growing stockpiles of armaments threaten to destroy the world.

Hatred and the treatment of others.

Kennedy states a message to "our sister republics south of our border" appears midway through his address. That message is a promise "to convert our good words into good deeds." What is the meaning of this promise?

The U.S. will establish programs to give practical aid to the poor of South America.

The U.S. only cares for its own.

Other countries need to step up and help their own.

Weapons are destroying nature and resources.

Kennedy describes people "who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger," saying that they "ended up inside" the tiger. What does he mean?

Those who seek power through violence are usually overthrown by violence.

Anyone in a position of power can't be touched or destroyed.

Governments have destroyed their freedoms.

Those who seek freedom are able to get it through violent means.

Which of the following is an example of charged language?

"The devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it--and the flow from that fire can truly light the world"

"to err is human; to forgive devine"

"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country"

"though embattled we are--but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight summons us again."

How does the word "volume" come to refer to books?

ancient texts were stored as rolled-up scrolls

How are Kennedy's and Roosevelt's foreign policy goals different?

Kennedy's goal is disarmament and world peace. Roosevelt's goal is to help allies achieve victory in a world war.

Kennedy wanted the nation's people to fight in battles. Roosevelt wanted the country to remain neutral.

Kennedy was against helping other nations. Roosevelt was for helping the Germans.

Kennedy believed that the people power came from the government. Roosevelt believed the people's power came from God.

What was the difference between Kennedy and Roosevelt when it came to a nation's stockpile of defensive weapons?

Kennedy recommends bringing the buildup of weapons under control. Roosevelt urges an immediate buildup of weapons.

Kennedy recommends gaining as many weapons as possible. Roosevelt is for controlling the number of weapons in the arsenal..

Kennedy recommends that weapons be limited in other countries. Roosevelt recommends providing other countries with an arsenal of weapons.

Kennedy recommends a ban of weapons. Roosevelt recommends that their be a ban of providing weapons to our military.

How did JFK feel about the United Nations?

He wanted to protect and strengthen the UN

He wanted the UN to help America

What is the main purpose of Kennedy's Inaugural Address?

To soothe the fears of Americans in a time of great danger and financial deficits.

To rally support from voters who did not vote for him.

To emphasize that Americans should be grateful for the wealth and freedom they enjoy.

To convince Americans to take some responsibility in preserving their freedom

Why does Kennedy say “Ask not what your country can do for you”?

because people need to work for progress

because he is going to set more taxes

because the President is the leader of the country

because he wants people to vote for him

What does “history the final judge mean”?

In later years people will think about what happens now.

History books report what happens.

When people write histories they tell what people did.

People should think about history when they do things.

Why does he say “Let us go forth”?

He wants them to work for progress.

What does Kennedy mean when he states we must "convert good words... into good deeds" for South America?

The US will set up programs to help end poverty.

The US will send troops to protect them.

What quote is the best example of charged language?

[T]he devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world.

We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom . . .

If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.

For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed.

What quote is the best example of restatement?

Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need—not as a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out . . .

To those people in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required—not because the communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right.

Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction.

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it.

What quote best represents antithesis?

The Berlin Wall was made of concrete and rock, but the youth of Germany tore it apart like soggy paper in 1989 when the travel bans were finally overturned.

Because thousands of East Germans were fleeing to the West, the government put up a barrier called the Berlin Wall.

In 1963, John F. Kennedy gave a famous speech at the Berlin Wall, which divided the city of Berlin and symbolized the Cold War.

Kennedy's speech looked ahead to the day when the two Berlins and the two Germanies would reunify—a day that came 36 years later.

What effect does Kennedy's repetition of "pledge" have on the audience?

It emphasizes the commitment he has to his promises.

It emphasizes the respect he has for previous presidents.

It challenges his audience to analyze the meaning behind his owrds.

JFK Inaugural Address

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1 min • 1 pt

What was Kennedy's most important goal that he spoke about?

Freedom

Wealth

Power

Gain weapons

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CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where does Kennedy believe our rights come from?

Government

Congress

God

President

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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1 min • 1 pt

The United States will go to any length to defend an important value. What is that value?

Protecting Liberty around the world

The economy should benefit the wealthy.

War is essential to gain power.

Weapons should be shared with developing countries.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are two key ideas expressed in the address?

The United Nations has the full support of the United States.

The United Nations controls all governments throughout the world.

The United Nations has the greatest potential for protecting peace.

The United Nations is the ruling power for the United States.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does Kennedy ask of our allies and enemies?

Their battles should take place outside of the United States.

Government leaders should never be assassinated.

They work with the United States for peaceful progress.

They encourage weapons trade amongst countries.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

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1 min • 1 pt

What is the overthrow of a government that is replaced by a new system called?

Belaboring

Revolution

Civilization

Rhetoric

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1 min • 1 pt

What does asunder mean?

divided

focusing

secure

overthrown

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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JFK Inaugural Address

What was Kennedy's most important goal that he spoke about?

Where does Kennedy believe our rights come from?

The United States will go to any length to defend an important value. What is that value?

What are two key ideas expressed in the address?

What does Kennedy ask of our allies and enemies?

What is the overthrow of a government that is replaced by a new system called?

What does asunder mean?

What is belaboring?

Kennedy notes in his "Inaugural Address" that humans have "the power to abolish... all forms of human life." To what is he referring?

Kennedy says that his generation has "been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger." What is the source of the danger, according to Kennedy?

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