From the Four Freedoms Speech

According to Roosevelt, with what nations and events is the future of the United States intertwined?

Answer explanation

The democratic nations of the world and the attacks by dictators against them.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does Roosevelt say about attempts to isolate the United States from the rest of the world?

Answer explanation

He says they haven’t worked at any time in the history of the United States.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Roosevelt say is happening at that present moment to the democratic way of life around the world?

Answer explanation

It is being attacked all over the world.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

According to Roosevelt, what are the four freedoms to which everyone in the world is entitled?

Answer explanation

Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does Roosevelt link his assertion that this speech occurs at an unprecedented moment to his later claim that this speech “is unique in our history”?

Answer explanation

Roosevelt indicates that any prior security threats to the United States had involved domestic issues, yet this is the first time in history that a direct threat has been made due to events in other parts of the world. (paragraph 4).

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What language does Roosevelt use to emphasize the unique circumstances surrounding the speech?

Answer explanation

Roosevelt employs an allusion to the Great Wall of China when he explains the historical significance of the United States’ opposition to being contained during times of conflict (paragraph 5).

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

How effectively does Roosevelt’s discussion of domestic issues help him build his case for helping other countries? Use examples from the speech to support your evaluation.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3