The Unprecedented Threat to American Security

Match each principle with its purpose.

• Avoid peace dictated by aggressors

• No appeasement

• Keep war away and aid allies

• All-inclusive defense

• Protect the nation broadly

• Support resisting peoples

Match each term with its best description.

• Government funds for programs

• Wartime production

• Provide materials, repay later in goods

• Arsenal of democracy

• Factories shift to making war goods

• Appropriations

• Supplying weapons to free nations

• Lend-Lease idea

Which two statements support the idea of shifting from peace to war production?

• New plants and ship ways must be built first

• Congress should stop learning about programs

• Workers are building warships ahead of schedule

• Allies must pay full cash before delivery

Which actions align with the United States acting as an arsenal?

• Manufacture munitions for friendly nations

• Send billions worth of defense weapons

• Refuse all aid to fighting democracies

• Only deploy American soldiers overseas

What is the main purpose of the speech described in this passage?

• Call for unity and shared sacrifice

• Celebrate past military victories

• Propose ending all international laws

• Announce new political parties

According to the passage, why must the Nation’s hands not be tied?

• The Nation’s life may be in danger

• Trade deals could be delayed

• Leaders want faster elections

• Taxes are already too high

What kind of cooperation does a free nation have the right to expect?

• Full cooperation from all groups

• Limited help from only farmers

• Support only from the military

• Advice just from foreign allies

Leaders of business, labor, and agriculture are called to take the lead in what way?

• Stimulating effort within their own groups

• Reducing production across industries

• Hiring only experienced workers

• Competing against other groups

What is suggested as the first way to deal with slackers or trouble makers?

• Shame them by patriotic example

• Fine them without a warning

• Remove them from their jobs

• Ignore them to avoid conflict

What personal qualities are needed by those who build and man defenses?

• Stamina and courage from strong belief

• Wealth and fame from success

• Silence and secrecy from training

• Speed and size from athletics