Speeches that Inspire

What was the main theme of John F. Kennedy’s “peace speech” at American University?

• Space exploration

• Nuclear disarmament and global peace

• Economic growth

• U.S. military expansion

Why might it be difficult to deliver a passionate speech about peace?

• Peace is an abstract concept with no clear actions

• Peace speeches lack emotional appeal

• People prefer war over peace

• Passionate speeches only work for war-related topics

In what ways could JFK’s perspective on peace be seen as naive?

• He ignored the role of the Soviet Union

• He underestimated U.S. involvement in global conflicts

• He proposed unrealistic solutions

• All of the above

Who delivered the speech "The White Man and the Red," and in what year?

• Chief Joseph, 1877

• Red Jacket, 1906

• Sitting Bull, 1890

• Tecumseh, 1810

What was the main message of Haile Selassie’s appeal to the League of Nations in 1936?

• Requesting support for Ethiopia against Italian invasion

• Promoting European colonial expansion

• Encouraging world disarmament

• Advocating for a new trade agreement

Robert Menzies’ 1942 speech, "The Forgotten People," primarily addresses which issue?

• The rights of the working class

• The importance of the middle class

• The struggles of indigenous Australians

• Post-war economic policies

Why is Jawaharlal Nehru’s "A Tryst with Destiny" considered a defining moment in Indian history?

• It marked India’s independence from British rule

• It announced India’s entry into World War II

• It declared India a monarchy

• It was a plea for foreign aid

In *Braveheart* (1995), what phrase does the character William Wallace famously shout?

• “Victory or death!”

• “Freedom!”

• “For Scotland!”

• “To arms!”

The speech from *Independence Day* (1996) is given in response to what kind of threat?

• A nuclear war

• An alien invasion

• A terrorist attack

• A global pandemic

In *The West Wing*, Season 4, what is the central theme of the "The streets of heaven are too crowded" speech?

• National security

• Mourning the loss of fallen soldiers

• Economic reforms

• A political scandal