ROOSEVELT AFTER ELECTION - SOUND

The transcript discusses a conversation between the president and his mother at Hyde Park, followed by a reflection on the potential for the New World to assist the Old World in avoiding impending catastrophe. It emphasizes confidence in democracy as a hopeful force for the world and suggests that its successful application in the Americas could lead to its spread, replacing other governance methods that conflict with ideals of liberty and progress.

Who is the proprietor of Hyde Park?

• The president

• Mrs. James Roosevelt

• The vice president

• The prime minister

What is the president confident about regarding the new world republics?

• Their ability to dominate the old world

• Their potential to avert global disasters

• Their power to control global markets

• Their capacity to isolate themselves

What is described as the hope of the world?

• Anarchy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

What could the successful application of democracy in the Americas lead to?

• The decline of human liberty

• The spread of other governance methods

• The spread of democracy worldwide

• The rise of authoritarian regimes

What ideals does the spread of democracy align with?

• Cultural dominance and influence

• Military strength and power

• Human liberty and progress

• Economic prosperity and wealth