Quiz: Four Freedoms Speech

In the "Four Freedoms" speech, why does Roosevelt see the threat to American security and safety as different from other threats?

• No nation has ever attacked or invaded the United States.

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

• No nation has ever succeeded in establishing a miltiary dictatorship.

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According to the "Four Freedoms" speech, why is national unity important for the present situation?

• National unity will let the government enforce special laws.

• National unity will lead to economic equality for all Americans.

• National unity is the strongest possible defense against an enemy.

• National unity will make sure all Americans have full civil rights.

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In his "Four Freedoms" speech, Roosevelt hopes for certain changes in the nation's social and economic systems. Which sentence best describes the changes he wants to see?

• He hopes to lift many more citizens out of poverty.

• He hopes to get money for the war by selling saving bonds.

• He hopes to make it possible for private industries to control government.

• He hopes to order the creation of a national health-insurance program.

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What does Roosevelt say the United States should do immediately?

• negotiate with the dictators

• have emergency elections

• send the military over to join the fight

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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 to travel without restrictions

• freedom of speech and expression

• freedom of religion

• freedom from want

• freedom from debt

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Which best describes rulers who govern by tyranny?

• They guarantee legal equality for all.

• They ask experts what they think.

• They have absolute, unchecked power.

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Which is the best example of treachery?

• guarding enemy solders who have been taken prisoner

• giving the enemy important strategic information

• reading messages written by the enemy

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

• The nations will reduce the number of weapons they have.

• The nations will guarantee equal civil rights for all their citizens.

• The nations will eliminate taxes on the products they sell to each other.

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Roosevelt said, "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 nests."

Definitions:

'clip the wings' - to inhibit or stop someone from doing something

'feather their own nests' - have all the good things for themselves

Which of the following best explains what Roosevelt means?

• He warns us (nos advierte) not to trust people who say America needs to stay neutral so that they can make more money.

• He warns us (nos advierte) that there are secret enemy agents within America who are already helping to prepare for an enemy invasion.

• He warns us (nos advierte) not to trust people who oppose American involvement in the war because they feel that all war is wrong.

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This question has two parts.

PART A

Which statement best describes Roosevelt's views on appeasement, as stated in the "Four Freedoms" speech?

• He wants to hope that appeasement will resolve the conflict.

• He believes that appeasement means that the US surrenders (gives up) to the Axis powers.

• He is confident that appeasement will bring victory.

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